The shock choice for prime minister represents a remarkable change. Is it a step in the right direction? ( read original story ...)
Japanese Yen Retraces Some Gains on New PM Comments
The yen weakened after Shigeru Ishiba suggested the Bank of Japan shouldn’t tighten monetary policy too quickly. ( read original story ...)
XRP erases recent gains, but Ripple CEO optimistic on crypto market cap growth by end of 2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse offers his $5 trillion prediction for the market capitalization of crypto in 2024.
Crypto owners evenly split between Harris, Trump: Poll
Americans who own cryptocurrency support Vice President Harris and former President Trump in equal numbers, according to new Morning Consult polling conducted on behalf of crypto exchange Coinbase.
Crypto investment products witness $1.2 billion inflow as monetary policy expectations linger
Last week's inflows were the highest recorded since July, stirred by growing expectations of "dovish monetary policy in the US" and the SEC’s approval of options trading for BlackRock's iShares ...
How to Watch Naomi Osaka vs. Coco Gauff at the 2024 China Open: Live Stream, TV Channel
In the China Open Round of 16 on Tuesday, No. 73-ranked Naomi Osaka takes on No. 6 Coco Gauff.Osaka earned a two-set win over Katie Volynets (6-3, 6-2) in the Round of 32 in her most recent match ( read original story ...)
Osaka storms back to beat Putintseva in Beijing to advance to Round 3
Naomi Osaka came from a set down to defeat 21st seed Yulia Putintseva for the third consecutive time and advance to the third round at the China Open. ( read original story ...)
The world’s longest-serving death row inmate acquitted in Japan mulls suing the government
A lawyer for the world’s longest-serving death row inmate — who was acquitted in a retrial last week of a 1966 quadruple murder — says the defense team is considering filing a damages suit against the ... ( read original story ...)
MGM Resorts CFO, analysts upbeat on Japan
MGM’s Jonathan Halkyard calls Japan “the single best development opportunity in gaming.” MGM is building an integrated resort in Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Mapletree Industrial Trust buying freehold, mixed-use property in Tokyo for 14.5 billion yen
MAPLETREE Industrial Trust (MIT) will be acquiring a freehold, mixed-use property in Tokyo for 14.5 billion yen (S$130 million), with the purchase expected to improve its yield and to be funded by yen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s FSA to review cryptocurrency regulations, paving way for tax cuts and crypto ETFs
Japanese regulators will review the nation’s cryptocurrency regulations, which could lead to tax cuts for the sector and make way for the launch of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the nation.
‘Rain and hellfire’: Crypto firm’s ex-employees steal data to start ‘counterfeit’ rival
In an alarming, “brazen theft,” a new lawsuit filed last week in California alleges that several contractors and employees at Swan Bitcoin coordinated to steal “highly proprietary code” to establish a rival firm now called Proton Management.
Crypto Bros 2024
Given how tight the election is, both major presidential candidates are making a play for the donations and votes of crypto fans.
Fact Check: Japan did not declare state of emergency; no ‘nanobots’ discovery
There’s no evidence that Japan declared an emergency in August or that it discovered “nanobots” in its citizens, as claimed in social media posts sharing a false narrative about COVID-19 vaccines. ( read original story ...)
A party’s seven-decade dominance raises concerns for Japan’s democracy
The Liberal Democratic Party has ruled Japan for all but four of the past 69 years, leading some to ask whether its parliament is truly representative. ( read original story ...)
How SNK will bring back a golden age, with help from Cristiano Ronaldo | Kenji Matsubara interview
Kenji Matsubara joined SNK three years ago as CEO of a Japanese game company with a rich heritage in fighting games like King of Fighters. ( read original story ...)