Japan's annual wholesale inflation slowed for the fourth straight month in July, data showed on Wednesday, underscoring the central bank's view that upward price pressure from raw material costs will ... ( read original story ...)
Japan July wholesale prices rise 2.6 pct yr/yr
Japanese wholesale prices rose 2.6 percent in the year to July, Bank of Japan data showed on Wednesday.[JPCGPY=ECI] The rise in the corporate goods price index (CGPI), which measures the price ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers’ sentiment rises in August after US trade deal, but tariffs cloud outlook: Reuters poll
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese manufacturers grew more confident about business conditions in August after a trade agreement between Tokyo and Washington, but remained cautious about the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka students translate A-bomb survivor’s picture story into over 100 languages
In a bid to convey the horror of nuclear weapons to people across the world, high school students from Osaka have translated a story on the H ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka behavior called out by fellow tennis player with $30M point
Naomi Osaka has recently apologized after backlash for not congratulating Victoria Mboko in Canadian Open final speech. ( read original story ...)
Japan adopts stricter safety rules after deaths
Japanese boxing officials vote to implement stricter rules on weight loss and will also introduce urine tests following the deaths of two fighters in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
How $100m ‘Crypto King’ John Woeltz went from school goth to alleged torturer, and why his parents had to bail him out
I know his whole family. It’s heartbreaking. I don’t know what happened. He was a really good person,” one former classmate told The Post.
Crypto stock jumps 182% after Peter Thiel buys stake
Peter Thiel, PayPal co-founder and billionaire tech investor, has acquired 7.5% ownership of Ethereum-focused digital asset treasury (DAT) firm 180 Life Sciences Corp. Following the announcement, shares in the company jumped over 90% in early trading on Tuesday. At press time, 180 Life Sciences Corp (ATNF) is trading at $9.490, up 182%.
Japan’s Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Treasury With 518 BTC Purchase, Stock Reacts
Metaplanet has added 518 BTC worth $61.4M to its treasury, raising holdings to 18,113 BTC as part of its Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
Apple TV+ Debuts ‘Adventure: Hill Climb’ Film Featuring Yokohama Tires
The Yokohama Pikes Peak film on Apple TV+ follows Laura Hayes’ record-breaking run using ADVAN tires on the legendary mountain. ( read original story ...)
Inspired by the popular anime series, One Piece Cafe opens in Little Tokyo
A new Little Tokyo restaurant is bringing the world of anime into real life with a theme and menu inspired by the popular animated series “One Piece.” “I love anime, I love pop culture and I think One ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet boosts Bitcoin reserves to 18,113 BTC with $61 million August purchase
Metaplanet Inc. (USOTC:MTPLF), the Tokyo-listed Japanese company specializing in Bitcoin treasury management (COIN:BTCUSD), has added 518 BTC to its holdings in August 2025. The acquisition, worth ...
Terraform co-founder Do Kwon pleads guilty over $40 billion crypto collapse
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has pleaded guilty to conspiracy and wire fraud three years after his collapsed cryptocurrency firm wiped out $40 billion in funds, according to a report from ...
Crypto analyst makes shocking claim about Bitcoin’s activity
With Bitcoin’s market cap hovering near $2 trillion, the ability to absorb large block sales without sharp price swings marks a critical milestone. For years, thin liquidity and extreme volatility ...
Crypto analyst predicts XRP set to explode 400% after new update
Martinez predicted the crypto asset will skyrocket to $12.60 due to the breakout in November 2024. As XRP was trading at $3.1840 at the time of the post, it means the asset will surge by more than 395 ...
Do Kwon to plead guilty to US conspiracy, fraud charges in $40 billion crypto collapse
Do Kwon, the South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur behind two digital currencies that lost an estimated $40 billion in 2022, is planning to plead guilty on Tuesday to two charges of conspiracy to ...