The issue of Japan's declining population has been a priority for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is intent on reversing the dropping birth rate. He plans to earmark 3.5 trillion yen (nearly $25 ... ( read original story ...)
Shinjiro Atae comes out as gay as Japan faces pressure to pass pro-LGBTQ+ legislation
Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae announced that he is gay on Wednesday – a bold move for such a public figure in Japan, a the country still does not recognize same-sex unions. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nara deer take shelter from rain in adorable viral video
A herd of deer unfazed by humans while taking shelter from heavy rains in Nara, Japan, is the subject of a viral video. Background: Nara, a city in its namesake prefecture in central Japan, is home to ... ( read original story ...)
KuCoin’s ‘Into The Cryptoverse’ report reveals 3.8 million Japanese adults engage in crypto investment
KuCoin, a top 5 global crypto exchange, has launched its 13th edition of the "Into The Cryptoverse" report. This edition focuses on the burgeoning cryptocurrency market in Japan, offering a detailed ...
Spot Bitcoin ETFs’ arrival is unlikely to trigger the crypto’s further rally. Here’s why
The latest Distributed Ledger column from MarketWatch: a weekly look at the most important moves and news in crypto.
How Matt Damon and a fairytale sent The O.C.’s Ben McKenzie down the crypto rabbit hole
EXCLUSIVE: Actor-turned-investigative journalist Ben McKenzie tells Bevan Hurley that cryptocurrency is one giant scam fuelled by greed, manipulation and many of his fellow Hollywood stars
Marketmind: Over to You, Bank of Japan
Asian markets are likely to come under pressure on Friday, backing down from five-month highs as the Bank of Japan opens the door to allowing long-term interest rates to rise beyond the 0.5% cap as it ...
Crypto Industry Hopeful About Dogecoin on Twitter After Elon Musk’s Rebrand
Musk changed Twitter's blue bird logo to the Dogecoin logo, prompting the price of the token to jump 20% in just one hour.
Yen strengthens after report Bank of Japan will discuss tweak to ultraloose monetary policy setting
The Japanese yen strengthens versus the U.S. dollar after a news report says Bank of Japan officials on Friday will talk about a tweak to its ...
Japan’s megabanks lean into investment banking
Pressure to increase returns is driving international expansion as Japanese banks position for growth and hopes rise of more M&A activity from their domestic clients ...
France and Japan hold first-ever joint air force exercises
The air forces of France and Japan held their first joint exercise with their pilots on Thursday in the Pacific Ocean with officials saying they have a joint interest in the region. ( read original story ...)
‘Oppenheimer’ reignites debate: Was the U.S. justified in dropping atomic bombs on Japan?
Nearly 80 years after the end of World War II, the blockbuster film has added new fuel to a disagreement that's been called “the most controversial issue in American history.” ( read original story ...)
In Japan, which bans dual custody, a table tennis star refuses to hand back her son to her ex
Japan’s once beloved table tennis star Ai Fukuhara is at the center of a child custody feud following the break-up of her marriage to a Taiwanese player, who was also a star in the sport in his country. ( read original story ...)
Yen Rises on Speculation Over Bank of Japan Policy Change
The yen strengthened sharply Thursday before falling back somewhat, reflecting traders’ unease ahead of a Bank of Japan meeting Friday that some think will include a policy change. The widening interest-rate gap between the U. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Treats Crypto Like Property In Bybit Case
The case was brought by the Seychelles-based crypto exchange Bybit against WeChain employee Ho Kai Xin and several other defendants, including FTX Trading and Consensys Software. The exchange hoped to recover stolen assets in Tether and fiat currency, and obtain acknowledgement that Ho held Tether and fiat currency in a Bybit trust.
Crypto bill passes congressional committee in victory for industry
A key congressional committee on Wednesday advanced a bipartisan bill that aims to develop a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, a milestone for Capitol Hill in its efforts to codify federal oversight for the digital asset industry.