Miura and Kihara put together their best free skate of the year on Monday, earning 158.13 points, thunderous applause and, most importantly, an Olympic gold medal. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-figure skating-Miura and Kihara skate to Japan’s first ever Olympic pairs title
By Lori Ewing MILAN, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara delivered a thrilling comeback at the Milano Cortina Games, storming from fifth place after a shaky short programme to capture ... ( read original story ...)
Popular crypto lending platform shuts down amid market pressures
ZeroLend said its immediate priority is ensuring users can safely withdraw their assets. Most lending markets have already been set to 0% loan-to-value (LTV), and users have been strongly encouraged ...
When will crypto’s CLARITY Act framework pass in the US Senate?
The crypto industry and investors are awaiting the completion of the US CLARITY Act, which has been delayed amid partisan politics and industry concerns. The bill would rewrite the rules of the road ...
Japanese Fintech PayPay Looks Enter the U.S. Via a Visa Partnership And an IPO
PayPay plans to integrate its PayPay Balance, PayPay Card, and PayPay Bank services into a single Visa credential. As a result, users will be able to select and manage multiple payment methods within ...
Tokyo court hands down life sentence to a man in ‘Luffy’ group robberies
A district court in Tokyo has sentenced a 41-year-old man to life in prison as requested for his alleged involvement in a series of robberies by a group with a mastermind who used the name "Luffy." ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto company Nexo returns to US three years after clash with regulators
PARIS, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Crypto company Nexo has relaunched in the United States, it said on Monday, three years after leaving the country and paying a $45 million fine following clashes with ...
Metaplanet revenue jumps 738% as Bitcoin generates 95% of sales
Japanese public company Metaplanet has reported explosive revenue growth after pivoting its business around Bitcoin, with the cryptocurrency now accounting for nearly all of its operating activity.
Shares edge up in thinly traded holiday markets, Japan data disappoint
By Nell Mackenzie and Naomi Rovnick LONDON/SYDNEY, Feb 16 (Reuters) - World shares steadied on Monday after Friday's drop triggered by AI-related concerns as the Lunar New Year holiday in Asia and ... ( read original story ...)
2 US Marines suspected of theft at Tokyo’s Kabukicho nightlife district
Two U.S. Marines based in western Japan are suspected of breaking into restaurants in Tokyo's Kabukicho nightlife district and steali ... ( read original story ...)
72-year-old man arrested for exposing his lower body on Sapporo subway
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of public indecency. According to police, the man is suspected of exposing his lower body on a subway car traveling between ... ( read original story ...)
Sono International expands into Japan with Sono Moon Nagoya in July
Sono International is preparing to enter the Japanese market with the opening of a newly rebranded hotel in Nagoya this summer, as the company accelerates its e ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan celebrates National Day at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan with music and innovation
Kazakhstan’s National Day at World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan featured music, cultural performances and innovation, drawing thousands of visitors. View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy avoids technical recession, but fourth-quarter rebound misses expectations
Japan's economy grew 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the previous three months, avoiding a technical recesssion ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s figure skating pair Miura and Kihara eye rebound in free skate after short programme slip
Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara finished fifth after a disappointing short programme at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Sunday, a result Miura framed as a mental test, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy barely grows in the last quarter as exports slow, with 2025 expansion just 1.1%.
Japan's economy expanded at an anemic 0.2% annual pace in the last quarter, the government reported Monday, with growth for all of 2025 at just 1.1%. Private consumption rose at a 0.4% annualized pace ... ( read original story ...)