While horse racing grapples with an uncertain future in many parts of the U.S., the sport is thriving in Japan with millions of dollars being poured into everything from breeding to training. ( read original story ...)
Osu Kannon: Nagoya’s spiritual anchor for centuries
Standing as a brilliant crimson landmark in Nagoya City, Osu Kannon Temple has served as the city’s spiritual anchor for centuries. Founded in 1333 in Gifu Prefecture and moved to Nagoya by Tokugawa ... ( read original story ...)
Yen soars as Japan intervenes after issuing ‘final’ warning
The yen surged more than 2%, for its biggest gain in three years, after Japan intervened in the foreign-exchange market hours after officials delivered a “final” warning to investors against selling ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Largest Exchange Plans To List Bitcoin, Crypto ETFs By 2027
Japan Exchange Group signals potential launch of Bitcoin and crypto ETFs by 2027, as regulatory reforms await approval in the National Diet.
Why Crypto Is Facing Its Toughest Challenges Yet
Discover why cryptocurrency faces its toughest challenges, from market crashes and regulatory stalls to security risks and volatility in today's financial landscape.
Canada plans to ban all crypto ATMs
Canada has announced plans to ban cryptocurrency ATMs nationwide. The move, unveiled in Canada's Spring Economic Statement on April 28, 2026, targets a network of nearly 4,000 machines, according to ...
Elon Musk likes Bitcoin—but he just told a jury most crypto coins are scams
The billionaire’s thoughts on crypto came up during the OpenAI trial ...
Yen surges as Japan reportedly intervenes to counter currency weakness
The Nikkei, citing a government source, said officials had intervened buying the currency, which had been around its weakest since July 2024 earlier Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan puts ‘too much burden’ on U.S. for security, former defense minister Kono says
This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is reviewing the possibility of a troop reduction in Germany. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s investors prepare for crypto ETF inclusion in 2027
Japan Exchange Group CEO Hiromi Yamaji announced that the country's first crypto ETF could be listed as early as next year.
Japan intervenes to counter currency weakness, sources say; yen surges
By Leika Kihara and Tamiyuki Kihara LONDON/TOKYO, April 30 (Reuters) - Japan intervened to prop up the yen on Thursday, marking its first bout of official intervention in nearly two years, two sources ...
Yen jumps 3% after officials’ ‘final warning’; oil swept lower
By Alun John, Amanda Cooper and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Japan's yen surged 3%, the most in a day in over three years on Thursday, following stark warnings from Tokyo officials ... ( read original story ...)
Global task force dismantles ‘pig-butchering’ crypto fraud rings preying on Americans
The FBI and international police forces arrested 276 suspects in a global operation targeting cryptocurrency pig-butchering scam centers overseas.
Crypto rushes to bail out decentralized lender targeted by hackers
Aave has suffered more than $10 billion in outflows since April 18.
Japan Finance Chief Warns of “Approaching” Action on Weak Yen
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama told reporters Thursday that the time for the country to take "decisive action" against the yen's rapid depreciation is "approaching." She is believed to have ...
Nagoya University debuts SMART system for rapid enzyme screening
Nagoya University researchers have developed SMART, a single-molecule enzyme screening platform that accelerates and reduces the cost of identifying improved enzyme variants. The system links proteins ... ( read original story ...)