OSAKA -- An aerial view of the venue on Yumeshima, a man-made island in Osaka Bay, shows pavilions of Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, standing inside and outside the Grand Ring, a large wooden structure ... ( read original story ...)
White House Crypto Czar crushes rumors on XRP, Solana, and Cardano favoritism
President Trump's mention of Cardano, Solana, and XRP was based on their market capitalization rankings, not government bias, says Crypto Czar David Sacks.
Trending Meme Coins to Invest In Now, March 07 – Osaka Protocol, Alchemist AI, Bonk
Looking for trending meme coins to invest in now? Check out how Osaka Protocol, Alchemist AI, and Bonk are taking over the market. ( read original story ...)
Cosmo to launch Japan’s first sustainable aviation fuel production in April
Cosmo Energy Holdings is set to launch Japan's first domestic production of sustainable aviation fuel in April, a step toward the country's goal of replacing 10% of jet fuel with a cleaner alternative ... ( read original story ...)
Feds Suspect LastPass Hackers Stole $150 Million In Crypto From One Person
LastPass was breached twice in 2022. Now hackers are cashing out the crypto they stole with the pilfered passwords, feds say. (Photo by Leon Neal/) . Three
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says who is the ‘biggest’ tennis player ever
Former World No. 1 and four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has said who is the "biggest" tennis player ever. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s refusal to recognize same-sex marriage in law is unconstitutional, a court finds
A Japanese high court has ruled that Japan’s refusal to legally recognize same-sex marriages is unconstitutional, a latest victory for the same sex couples and supporters seeking equal rights. ( read original story ...)
Brewery Rowe: Sapporo-Stone debuts new IPA crafted by female brewers
This was a team effort, led by Sapporo-Stone Brewing’s female brewers: Cat Wiest at Yakima Chief Hops in Washington state, who blended the hops found in She’s the Brewer, and Heather Jackson and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Proposes 35% Crypto Tax Cut as It Readies Favorable Digital Asset Regulations
Japanese lawmakers are pushing to lower the crypto tax rate from 55% to 20% and introduce a new regulatory framework for digital assets. Japan was ...
Crypto executives descend on DC for a victory lap — and to give Trump a round of applause
Friday’s meeting will bring together a tight-knit circle of crypto elite, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and billionaire tech entrepreneur/bitcoin hype man Michael Saylo
New York Introduces Bill To Combat Crypto Fraud and Rug Pull Scams, Targeting $51 Billion Annual Losses
New York lawmakers introduced a new bill on March 5 aimed at combating cryptocurrency fraud, particularly rug pulls.
Japan’s LDP Pushes to Cut Crypto Tax to 20%, Seeks Public Input
Japanese lawmaker Akihisa Shiozaki is leading the charge for a 20% tax rate on crypto gains, with public feedback due by March 31.
Washington is warming up to crypto faster than even industry insiders expected
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are flirting with crypto after years of skepticism. But some doubt that Democrats will actually embrace crypto.
Shiba Inu community wants SHIB to be featured in Trump’s crypto reserve
Shiba Inu burned 20 million SHIB, boosting its daily burn rate by 34.24%, but the price remains down 60% from post-election highs.
Nagoya High Court rules not recognizing same-sex marriage unconstitutional
It is the fourth high court ruling in Japan on same-sex marriage, following decisions in Sapporo, Tokyo and Fukuoka. ( read original story ...)
Couche-Tard executives to visit Tokyo to speak on $47 billion Seven & i bid
Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard said on Friday its top executives will visit Tokyo to speak with media about its $47 billion bid to buy 7-Eleven convenience store operator Seven & i Holdings. ( read original story ...)