Tokyo stocks opened lower Friday after stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data fueled concern that the Federal Reserve will maintain powerful monetary tightening for a long period. In the first 15 minutes of trading, ( read original story ...)
After the Fukushima disaster, Japan swore to phase out nuclear power. But not anymore
Japan adopted a plan to extend the lifespan of nuclear reactors, replace the old and even build new ones, a major shift in a country scarred by the Fukushima disaster. ( read original story ...)
‘Avatar 2’s high-speed frame rates are so fast that some movie theaters can’t keep up
As Bloomberg first noted on Monday, multiple movie theaters in Japan experienced severe technical issues stemming from their projectors simply not being modern enough to handle Avatar 2’s playback ... ( read original story ...)
Even After FTX, S.E.C. Chair Sees No Need for New Crypto Laws
The Securities and Exchange Commission chair, Gary Gensler, said existing rules were adequate but warned crypto issuers and exchanges on compliance.
With FTX debacle, ‘the crypto bubble has now imploded’ -CIO
STORY: Federal prosecutors in Manhattan have accused Bankman-Fried of stealing billions of dollars in FTX customer funds to plug losses at his hedge fund, Alameda Research.Bankman-Fried was not asked ...
Crypto Price Check: Ghosts of Crypto Haunt Battered Sector
Cryptocurrency investors have been pounded by a series of setbacks and scandals, including most recently--and most spectacularly--the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange. Founder Sam Bankman-Fried, ...
Year-End Tax Tips After Crypto’s Dismal 2022
It has been a rough 2022 for cryptocurrency holders who had to face the collapse of luna and its associated stablecoin terraUSD, the meltdown of several digital-asset exchanges, and a brutal financial ...
FTX Case May Bring SEC One Step Closer To Banning Crypto Exchanges
On Wednesday, the SEC announced charges against two key allies of disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried: Caroline Ellison, former CEO of FTX’s affiliate trading firm Alameda Research, and Gary Wang, ...
SEC’s Crypto Crackdown Is Just Getting Started After FTX Blowup
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is just getting started with its crackdown on crypto firms that refuse to abide by its rules.
25-Year-Old Naomi Osaka Made An Estimated $51.1M In 2022, And Only $1.1M Came From Tennis
Naomi Osaka being inspired by Serena Williams, along with the 23 Grand Slam singles champion’s guidance, is coming full circle. ( read original story ...)
Picture-perfect and delicious: Tea house in Tokyo is a floral delight
The tea house is easy to spot. It’s covered inside and out, and wall-to-wall, with fresh and artificial flowers for a visually stunning effect. ( read original story ...)
Tickets for Japan’s Ghibli Park will soon be available via an official English website
International visitors will be able to purchase Ghibli Park tickets via an official English-language website at the start of 2023. Tickets will be made available on Jan. 10, 2023, at 2 p.m. (Japan Standard Time) through Ghibli Park’s official international website for reservations from March 15 to April 30. ( read original story ...)
Kubota Is A Hold
Kubota posted strong sales growth, thanks in part to the pass-through of higher raw material costs due to higher inflation. Read why I rate the stock a Hold. ( read original story ...)
BOE Says Crypto Market Is Too Dangerous to Remain Unregulated
The Bank of England said it plans to step up its effort to regulate trading in digital currencies, after the collapse of the exchange FTX underscored the dangers the industry poses to consumers.
Android Malware ‘Godfather’ Targets Users of 400 Banks, Crypto Exchanges
The malware generates fake login screens that appear on top of legitimate banking and crypto exchange apps' login forms, stealing victims' passwords.
Artist Royalties Are Among ‘Most Compelling Features of Crypto’: Zora Co-Founder
Jacob Horne expressed concern about the NFT market heading toward zero-royalties on the latest episode of the gm podcast.