Two regional banks in central Japan are planning to integrate their operations, people familiar with the matter said, as a long-anticipated industry consolidation pick up pace.
Japan’s megabanks to adopt Anthropic AI for cyber defense
Japan’s three major banking groups, including MUFG Bank, are expected to gain access to U.S. AI startup Anthropic’s latest artificial ...
Japan’s 20-year bond yield rises to 1997 high on inflation woes
Upward pressure on Japanese government bond yields is building as oil prices remain elevated after the U.S. and Iran rejected each other's proposals to end the conflict. ( read original story ...)
State targets Japan tourism gap as Maui seeks big-spending visitors
Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, illustrates the inter-island routes that once connected Oʻahu to Maui and the neighbor islands. A new state report calls for rebuilding Japanese visitor ... ( read original story ...)
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Korean Air captain praised in Japan after difficult Narita Airport landing
A Korean Air pilot has drawn attention in Japan after aborting a landing at Narita International Airport amid strong crosswinds before safely touching down on t ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2026 teaser video; giveaway campaign and first wave of influencers announced
Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association has released a teaser video for Tokyo Game Show 2026, as well as announced a giveaway campaign and the first wave of official influencers. ( read original story ...)
Cathie Wood buys popular crypto stock despite revenue miss
A major Wall Street bull added to one of the market’s hottest trades, even after the stock had already surged sharply following earnings. Shares of stablecoin issuer Circle climbed to their highest ...
‘Full Panic Mode’—‘Urgent’ $6.6 Trillion Crypto Warning Issued As Bitcoin Braces For Price Shock
Bitcoin and crypto prices have surged in recent months as traders bet on a $16 trillion “supercycle.” Sign up now for CryptoCodex—A free crypto newsletter that will get you ahead of the market The ...
Explainer – What is in the US Senate’s landmark crypto bill?
By Hannah Lang May 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Banking Committee late on Monday unveiled the text of a long-awaited, landmark bill that would create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies ...
What is the Clarity Act? Senate panel advances new crypto regulation bill
Lawmakers unveiled updated Clarity Act language as debates intensified over stablecoins, ethics safeguards and DeFi protections.
Progressives Press Ruben Gallego, Adam Schiff To Insist On Ethics In Crypto Bill
Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) are now in a bind between an industry that helped elect them and Democrats’ message on presidential self-dealing. The Senate is set to advance ...
Senate Banking Committee Unveils 309-Page Crypto Market Structure Bill Before Thursday Markup
The Senate Banking Committee released the full 309-page text of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act ahead of Thursday’s markup, setting up a high-stakes battle over stablecoin yield rules.
Solar power fuels decarbonisation at Yokohama
The new agreement will reduce Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by replacing fossil fuel-based grid electricity with solar power ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reacts for the first time since heavy defeat to Iga Swiatek in Rome
Naomi Osaka explains what went wrong in her loss to Iga Swiatek Iga Świątek made quick work of Naomi Osaka earlier tonight, wrapping up a straightforward win over the former world No. ( read original story ...)
Kingdom Hearts 4 Teases Appearance At Tokyo Game Show
Tokyo Game Show hints that Kingdom Hearts 4 will be making an appearance during the 30th anniversary of Japan's largest gaming convention. ( read original story ...)