Netherlands have the most stars. Sweden might've the best player. But Japan might have the team to do the impossible this summer. ( read original story ...)
Search continues for Auburn University student missing in Japan
James "Weston" Higginbotham, an Auburn University student, went missing last week in Japan after his family says he went to an area near Kyoto known for its hiking trails. ( read original story ...)
The boom in crypto ETFs has a downside for investors
Investors face higher costs and the unwelcome prospect of fund closures as more digital-asset funds come to market.
Bitcoin’s sagging price has crypto bears taking a victory lap. Why it’s too soon to count it out
While U.S. stocks have kept notching record highs, bitcoin is sliding to its weakest level in months.
Coinbase partners with Better to launch first crypto-backed mortgage, announce launch date
Popular crypto exchange Coinbase in partnership with Better Home & Finance have launched the very first Fannie-Mae backed mortgage with Bitcoin used as collateral, creating a path for crypto holders ...
Bitcoin tumbles after crypto billionaire breaks his own rules
Bitcoin below $US70,000 after Strategy’s first sale of bitcoin since 2022 as the industry competes for the limelight against other much-hyped trades.
Nikkei 225 Forecast: Iran Tensions Pressure Japan Stocks After Record High
The Nikkei 225 corrected from record highs as higher oil prices and Middle East tensions triggered profit-taking, but the broader AI-driven bullish trend remains intact.
P T Usha unveils Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run, Olympic Day plans
IOA President P T Usha announced a Fun Run for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and a plan to plant 2,036 trees nationwide for Olympic Day. The initiatives aim to promote sports, healthy living, and ... ( read original story ...)
I bought peptides with crypto. How my purchase helped fuel a $100 million gray-market, ‘looksmaxxing’ economy
Some of the China-based sellers have pivoted from fentanyl to peptides.
Crypto Is a ‘Failed Asset,’ Slams Alex Krüger — Here’s Why Other Industry Leaders Are Agreeing
Alex Krüger says crypto has largely failed as an asset class. Anthony Pompliano and Gavin Wood have voiced similar concerns. Many people have pushed back.
Naomi Osaka’s uninspiring message after French Open loss ignites media firestorm
Naomi Osaka said losing doesn't matter. The internet exploded. ( read original story ...)
Tourists in Tokyo could now be fined for throwing trash on streets
Tokyo's Shibuya Ward is now fining litterbugs ¥2,000 on the spot. Businesses must provide trash bins or face penalties. These measures aim to tackle increasing waste issues. Foreign visitors were found to be responsible for over half of littering cases. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new growth strategy to promote overseas investment
The Japanese government’s new growth strategy, due to be adopted this summer, will feature a plan to promote overseas investment by the country’s public and private sectors, it was learned Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s biggest year yet? 5 trends set to reshape markets in rest of 2026
As we are halfway into 2026, the world of crypto is entering its strongest and most promising phase yet. Over the past year, the industry has grown meaningfully, not just in price but in regulation, ...
Should Investors Still Watch Crypto Amid AI IPOs, War Tensions, and $4 Billion ETF Exit?
Bitcoin is down as AI IPOs and war drain billions from crypto. But it is now a contrarian bet, and that could be the opportunity.
Global markets: Japan’s Nikkei pulls back from record high on AI selloff
Japan's Nikkei index experienced its biggest drop in three weeks on Thursday. This pullback followed a record high. Investors sold AI-related stocks after Broadcom's disappointing revenue. Renewed ...