Japan's annual wholesale inflation slowed in June for the third straight month, data showed on Thursday, backing up the central bank's view that price pressures from rising raw material costs will gradually dissipate. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Undersea Earthquake Detection System Will Improve Tsunami Prediction
If the ocean floor had a nervous system, it might look something like this: thousands of miles of fiber-optic cables connected to sensors set atop the fault lines where Japan’s earthquakes begin. Completed in June, ( read original story ...)
Mazda opens R&D center in Tokyo
The Japanese carmaker Mazda says its new R&D office will help strengthen the development of software for 'intelligent vehicles'. The company is also planning ... ( read original story ...)
Rejected by Shark Tank, Rent A Grandma finds success in Japan
Entrepreneur Todd Pliss appeared on Shark Tank in 2012, pitching an unusual business idea: Rent A Grandma. His pitch? Grandmothers make better caregivers, are more attentive, less glued to their ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo railway service disrupted after train hits man, 6 injured
A man was hit by a train at a station near Tokyo's Haneda airport on Wednesday night, leaving him, the driver and four passengers inj ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Firm Pays CEO Entire Salary in Bitcoin to Align with Crypto Strategy
Takashi Tashiro, the CEO of Remixpoint, got his complete pay in Bitcoin, which is a first for a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company calculates Tashiro’s salary in Japanese yen, ...
Head of S.E.C.’s Crypto Task Force Says ‘Tokenized’ Stocks Are Securities
Hester M. Peirce said in a statement Wednesday that digital versions of stocks are still subject to federal securities laws.
SEC’s ‘crypto mom’ says tokenized securities are still securities
A top U.S. securities regulator known for her supportive stance on the cryptocurrency industry said on Wednesday that new models for trading securities known as "tokenization" must still meet ...
XRP rises after Ripple selects BNY Mellon as custodian of firm’s new stablecoin: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, Ripple selects Bank of New York Mellon as the primary custodian for the firm’s U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin reserves. Plus, Swan Bitcoin CIO Ben Werkman ...
Analysis: China lifts Japanese seafood ban amid political maneuvering
China has partially lifted its unscientific ban on all Japanese seafood imports, which has been a source of tension between the Asian neighbors for the past two years or so.
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U.S. Treasury’s Bessent Skips G20 South Africa, Heads to World Expo 2025
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not attend the G20 finance meeting in South Africa, instead participating in the World Expo 2025 in Japan. Michael Kaplan will represent the U.S. at the G20 ...
Han’s Tokyo Drift RX-7 Is Headed to Auction
The legendary Mazda RX-7 from Tokyo Drift will be auctioned in 3 days, and it’ll cost a pretty penny. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Cycling: Why It’s Surprisingly Safe & Easy!
Cycling in Tokyo might seem intimidating, but it’s actually one of the safest and most convenient ways to get around. With bike-friendly infrastructure, respectful drivers, and easy parking options, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Wires the Ocean with an Earthquake-Sensing ‘Nervous System’
Japan’s new earthquake-detection network lengthens warning times, and researchers in Wales have harnessed nuclear blast detectors to gauge tsunami risks. But the U.S. lags in monitoring the massive Ca ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Remixpoint Raises $215M To Buy Bitcoin, Targets 3,000 BTC
Remixpoint has raised $215 million to acquire Bitcoin, targeting a near-term goal of 3,000 BTC. The company joins a wave of Japanese firms embracing Bitcoin ...