Only 3.4% of Japan’s population is immigrants. But tougher rules and higher fees are making it even more difficult for foreigners to obtain residency. ( read original story ...)
Japan services growth hits five-month high as domestic demand strengthens
Japan’s services activity accelerated in August, with the PMI rising to 52.5 as stronger domestic demand boosted new business, while persistent cost pressures kept expectations of another Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama mulls ridesharing to meet demand of growing tourism
YOKOHAMA--With the sharp rebound in the number of inbound tourists visiting Japan and a dearth of taxi drivers, the government of this port city is considering climbing aboard ridesharing for the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Remixpoint Dumps Ethereum, XRP in Shift to Bitcoin-Only Treasury
The Japanese company booked a ¥117.8 million profit after selling its ETH, SOL, XRP and DOGE, leaving roughly 1,506 BTC as its only cryptocurrency holding.
5 Crypto Scams to Avoid in 2026
Pig butchering, address poisoning and AI deepfakes are just a few of the tricks scammers have up their sleeves.
CZ Says AI Money Is Rotating Back to Crypto as $840,000 Case Builds for Bitcoin
CZ says hot money is rotating from AI back to crypto as River models a $840,000 Bitcoin and Glassnode flags supply.
Crypto enters September with legislative policy gamble hanging by a thread
Comprehensive industry legislation teeters on the brink amid growing doubts the bill will cross the finish line.
DOJ says Hamas crypto seizures reached $560,000 as FBI took over fundraising sites
FBI agents took control of domains and servers, specifically Alqassam.ps, to intercept donations and prevent further fundraising for the Al-Qassam Brigades.
Yomiuri: Japan Firms’ Internal Reserves Hit Record High for 14th Year, Highlighting ‘Room to Raise Wages’
Ordinary profits for all industries in Japan, excluding finance and insurance, rose 8.8% year on year to 124.831 trillion yen in fiscal 2025, according to Finance Ministry data released Tuesday. The profits grew as companies increasingly passed on rising costs for raw materials and labor to prices.
Japan Spent Record $98.7 Billion to Prop Up Yen in Past Month
Japan spent a record $98.7 billion to prop up the yen in the past month, as it undertook rare coordinated action with the U.S. to stabilize the currency.
Remixpoint In Japan Exits Altcoins, Holds 1,506 BTC As Only Crypto Exposure
Remixpoint In Japan Exits Altcoins, Holds 1,506 BTC As Only Crypto Exposure. Japanese corporate Bitcoin holder Remixpoint has exited its major altcoin positions, selling its Ether (ETH ), Solana (SOL ...
SEC chair unveils push to reshore crypto innovation
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins details what he calls the agency’s most historic step yet on crypto regulation and expresses hope that the CLARITY Act will reach President Trump’s desk.
Crypto made new friends in U.S. primaries, but focus now shifts to general election
Adding Massachusetts incumbent Auchincloss to the list of winning primary candidates Fairshake supported, the industry's influence moves on to November.
Crypto Groups Push SEC for Tailored Rules on Novel ETFs
Groups including The Crypto Council for Innovation, Grayscale, and a16z urged the regulator to preserve existing fund classifications.
Naomi Osaka’s latest over-the-top US Open outfit is a tribute to 76ers star Allen Iverson
Naomi Osaka cosplayed as Allen Iverson at the 2026 US Open, but the NBA Hall of Famer never played in New York and was never a Nike athlete. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Debuts Nike’s Basketball-Inspired US Open Look With Allen Iverson Tribute
Naomi Osaka debuted a Nike basketball-inspired US Open look paying tribute to Allen Iverson, part of a custom Who Decides War walk-on ensemble. ( read original story ...)