That, in turn, leads to the idea that the Olympics could someday be rotated between a handful of cities — an idea that long has been floated for both summer and winter as the bloated budgets and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Powering Japan’s Startup Momentum
Japan’s startup engine is revving up. Prime Minister Kishida has made startups a key part of his growth strategy for Japan, with the goal of increasing the number of ventures tenfold over five years. ( read original story ...)
Lost and (almost) always found: The wonder of Japan’s lost property centers
Japan is developing a nationwide database to improve the management of its lost and found system, which returns around 80% of items to their owners. ( read original story ...)
Why Tom Brady, David Ortiz, Jimmy Fallon and other celebrities are getting sued over crypto
Fried's FTX dominating the headlines, celebrities who hawked cryptocurrency are now finding themselves under fresh legal scrutiny.
Crypto Outlook For 2023
How Long Will the Crypto Winter Last? While 2022 may have been a bad year for stocks, it’s been absolutely atrocious for cryptocurrency. Stocks are on a big losing streak this year, with the S&P 500 ...
Brevan Howard Crypto Fund Dodges Worst of Rout With Only 5% Loss
Brevan Howard Asset Management’s new digital currency fund escaped with a single-digit loss after it held cash during some of this year’s crypto meltdown. The BH Digital Multi-Strategy Fund is down ...
Bitcoin has rallied – what are crypto’s true believers still smoking?
FTX’s filing for bankruptcy was an existential event – like the moment when grown-up thinking re-enters the room ...
Despite the Crypto Winter and other scandals, blockchains seem here to stay in the sports betting market
According to Grand View Research, the global sports betting market is expected to grow to $182.12 billion in revenue by 2030, up from $76.75 billion last year. Thus, HotStreak, a web3 platform for ...
Bipartisan bill targets crypto money laundering in wake of FTX collapse
US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Roger Marshall have introduced a bipartisan bill designed to crack down on illegal uses of cryptocurrency..
Senator Warren Introduces New Crypto Bill Targeting Self-Custody Wallets
Critics say that the bill, which would expand KYC requirements for crypto network participants, is “opportunistic” and “unconstitutional.” ...
Crypto firm Binance says deposits returning after heavy withdrawals
The head of major crypto exchange Binance said on Wednesday deposits were returning, a day after it saw heavy outflows of cryptocurrencies and halted some stablecoin withdrawals.
This VC launched a top-performing fund during the last crypto winter. Here’s why he’s hopeful even after the downfall of FTX.
With positions in VC firms such as Pantera and 1Confirmation, Blockchain Coinvestors' first fund is returning nearly $5 for every dollar invested.
Report: 55% of crypto developers say bear market has increased their desire to build
A new survey shows that developers using the Hiro Web3 developer toolkit are finding crypto, Bitcoin development getting easier.
Super Nintendo World will open its US doors on February 17th
Attendees wear AR visors displaying an alternate digital world with fantastical racetracks, Koopa shells and familiar competitors, who you blast using your steering wheel trigger. Unfortunately, ...
IOC revisits idea of rotating Winter Olympics due to diminishing number of suitable hosts
The conversation that the Olympics could someday be rotated between a handful of cities has been reignited. Concerns rise that global warming is diminishing number of suitable host cities. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka And Patrick Mahomes Join Wave Of Celebrities Investing In Pickleball
Major League Pickleball is doubling its number of teams to 24 next year, with star athletes like LeBron James and Kevin Durant joining its ownership ranks. ( read original story ...)