The aftermath of the presidential election, however, has left me thinking about crypto’s influence differently. Though the white paper that introduced bitcoin’s origins and philosophy—something of an ...
China’s Skyworth in talks to buy Funai Electric’s TV business
TOKYO -- Negotiators for Japanese consumer electronics maker Funai Electric's bankruptcy proceedings have initiated talks to sell its television business to China's Skyworth Group, Nikkei has learned. ( read original story ...)
Why Crypto Bros Are So Obsessed with ‘Debanking’
Remember the crypto thing [where] everyone got excited [about] NFTs and all that stuff, and then it just stopped?” Andreessen asked Rogan. “The reason it stopped is because basically every crypto ...
Kirkland, Debevoise & Nishimura Advise On $8.2B Japanese Acquisition of Resolution Life
The transaction, which sees seven law firms provide counsel, follows Nippon Life’s initial 2019 investment in the business in 2019. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor announces four-day work week to boost birth rates
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government believes that couples are having fewer babies because they are working too much. ( read original story ...)
The Ascott Limited brings The Crest Collection to Japan
The Ascott Limited and Japanese real estate firm Tokyo Tatemono Co Ltd announced their partnership on SEN/KA TOKYO by The Crest Collection. ( read original story ...)
Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck to debut Nasdaq trading
Coincheck Group, the parent firm of the Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck, is set for a public debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
As accusations of ‘debanking’ grip Silicon Valley, the crypto industry is still waiting for a smoking gun
I n November, a conspiracy popular among crypto acolytes burst into the tech mainstream as Marc Andreessen spread the gospel of “Operation Chokepoint 2.0” on Joe Rogan's podca ...
Crypto Industry Hopes Trump Can Finally Get Them Bank Accounts
Crypto venture capitalists and founders are counting on the incoming administration and a new pressure campaign to repair relationships with big banks.
Stock market today: Asian stocks are mixed ahead of key US inflation data
Asian stocks were mixed on Wednesday after U.S. indexes drifted lower on Tuesday ahead of an update on U.S. consumer inflation due later in the day. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong edged 0.1% lower to ...
How likely is a Bank of Japan rate hike next week?
The Bank of Japan holds its final policy meeting for the year next week with its decision to be announced just hours after that of the U.S. Federal Reserve's expected interest rate cut. Here is a ...
Nagoya city undertakes initiative to encourage people not to walk on escalators
A city in central Japan is collaborating with university students in an initiative to encourage people to stop walking on escalators. ( read original story ...)
Organizers say 2026 Asian Games on track
Japanese media said the Olympic Council of Asia was not happy with preparations for the event in Nagoya and the wider Aichi Prefecture area. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo named the world’s most stressful city
A new survey analysing more than 97,000 reviews of popular tourist destinations reveals that Tokyo, Japan is the most stressful for tourists. ( read original story ...)
Japan auto unions group sets pay hike target for first time in 7 years
Labour unions at major Japanese auto manufacturers have set a specific target for pay hikes for wage negotiations for the first time in seven years, as they aim to spread wage growth momentum to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling camp yields to opposition demand for hike in tax exemptions
Japan's minority ruling coalition on Wednesday gave into a key opposition party's demand to increase tax exemptions for some households, a move that may underpin consumption but strain the country's ... ( read original story ...)