Japan’s former top government spokesman and other lawmakers from the ruling party have submitted to voluntary questioning by Tokyo prosecutors over a political funding scandal, the Yomiuri newspaper ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for shoplifting at Sapporo convenience store says he was hungry
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 43-year-old unemployed man on suspicion of shoplifting at a convenience store on Saturday night. The man told police he took the items because he was hungry. ( read original story ...)
Japan ends crypto tax on unrealized profit: Details
In a recent cabinet meeting on December 22, the Japanese government unveiled a crypto tax reform outline for fiscal 2024, bringing notable changes to the taxation of corporations holding crypto assets ...
How much Naomi Osaka earned in 2023 after being highest-paid female athlete in 2022?
Naomi Osaka ranks at No. 5 on Forbes' 2023 list of the highest-paid female athletes in the world despite not playing any tournaments this year. This year, Osaka missed the entire season due to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan To Introduce Major Crypto Tax Reforms In 2024
Japan will most likely abolish the crypto tax on unrealized gains made in crypto investments bringing a major shift for investors.
Crypto’s 2023 was marred by fraud and scandal. It may have been its best year ever
Crypto’s 14th year in existence was one marred by scandal, bankruptcy, fraud, and regulatory squabbling. It still may have been the industry’s best year ever.
Crypto Analyst Conor Kenny Reviews a Bitcoin Mining Platform with a Revolutionary Stake-to-Mine Mechanism
Even though it’s in its presale stage, the Bitcoin Minetrix project is grabbing the attention of smart traders, including Conor Kenny. In a recent video, he presents this new cloud mining idea to his ...
The Crypto Queen Pulling the Strings at Binance
Yi He, a former talk-show host, has sweeping control over the crypto giant’s marketing and investment divisions. She is also founder Changpeng Zhao’s longtime romantic partner.
WATCH: Secret Stash Of Advan Yokohama Race Cars Wears Iconic Livery
Advan is Yokohama's high-performance brand and has a formidable motorsports presence, mostly in Japan, and it preserves its racing legacy at a private storage facility. As highlighted in the below ... ( read original story ...)
Yonex gifts Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka miniature racquets for their daughters
Christmas came early for the daughters of two former Australian Open champions this week. Angelique Kerber and Naomi Osaka's baby daughters both received a special gift from their mothers' sponsor ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves massive military spending growth, lifts ban on lethal weapons exports
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet approved this week a significant increase to its military spending and an end to its ban on exporting lethal weapons. ( read original story ...)
Japan will send Patriot missiles to the U.S.: Tokyo relaxes post-Second World War export ban on deadly weapons in defense systems deal that could help Ukraine in its war with Russia
The White House welcomed the decision that could help boost the missile stockpile Ukraine needs to defend itself from a Russian onslaught this winter. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Headlines Of The Week: Bitcoin, Shiba Inu, Bonk, & Terra Classic Fuels Optimism
Bitcoin, Shiba Inu, Bonk, & Terra-backed cryptos amassed significant attention among crypto market fanatics this week. Know all here
Nexo’s Money Laundering Investigation in Bulgaria Closed Due to Lack of Evidence: Report
The Bulgarian Prosecutor's Office has closed its investigation into crypto lender Nexo for alleged money laundering offenses because there was no
Bulgaria Clears Crypto Lender Nexo of Criminal Allegations After Extensive Investigation
The Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Bulgaria recently concluded a significant investigation into Nexo, a prominent cryptocurrency lending firm. The investigation, which scrutinized the company’s operations from 2018 to January 2023,
Padres and Japanese reliever Matsui agree to $28 million, 5-year contract
Matsui had a 2.40 ERA and 236 saves in 10 Nippon Professional Baseball seasons, becoming the youngest pitcher in NPB to earn 200 saves. ( read original story ...)