After dropping the opening set, Naomi Osaka wins the next two to beat No. 20 Karolina Muchova and advance to the third round of the Australian Open. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka rallies for 3-set win vs. Karolina Muchova at Australian Open
Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka earned a statement victory over No. 20 Karolina Muchova on Wednesday to reach the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time since the 2022 Australian Open. ( read original story ...)
Osaka gets ‘revenge’ on Muchova in Australian Open fightback
Former Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka fought back from a set down today to reach the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time since the birth ... ( read original story ...)
Former MUFG Bank employee in Tokyo arrested for gold thefts
Tokyo police have arrested a former employee of MUFG Bank for allegedly stealing gold bullion worth 260 million yen, or more than 1.6-million dollars. She is suspected of taking the precious metal ... ( read original story ...)
Samson Mow says ‘It’s only a matter of time’ until Bank of Japan embraces BTC — Unfortunately, that won’t help
Former Blockstream executive and BTC maxi Samson Mow has posted on social media site X that, thanks to the Japanese yen's horrible performance, it's 'only a ...
Will There Be A DeFi Cycle In This Crypto Bull Run?
As the crypto market enters a new phase of bullish momentum, the question on everyone's mind is whether Decentralized Finance (DeFi) will once again take center stage. While the DeFi boom of 2020 catalyzed the broader blockchain ecosystem, this cycle may take a more evolved and measured approach, emphasizing utility and long-term sustainability.
Ye Takes Up Dad Duty in Tokyo for a Shopping Spree With the Mini-Mes
Kanye West aka Ye is a man of many pursuits. Some days he is the bane of sportswear giants, others he is a ranting rockstar reclaiming the Yeezy throne. Amidst the chaos and controversies, he is also ... ( read original story ...)
Japan likely to miss primary budget surplus target for FY2025, sources say
Japan is likely to miss achieving its goal of running a primary budget surplus by the next fiscal year, according to three sources with knowledge of fresh fiscal estimates, as the minority government faces increasing pressure for more spending. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open up on bargain-hunting, U.S. inflation data awaited
Tokyo stocks opened higher Wednesday as battered shares were sought following a four-day losing streak, but gains were limited ahead of the release of U.S. inflation data later in the day. In the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Grade A office rents rise by 4.2% YoY in Q4 2024
Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Chuo saw strong rental growth. In a recent report, Savills said improvements continue in the Tokyo Grade A office market as economic growth and positive business sentiment spur ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bankruptcies hit 11-year high on cost pressure
TOKYO -- The number of business bankruptcies in Japan jumped to the highest level in 11 years in 2024, as smaller companies succumbed to the higher costs of materials and labor. Bankruptcy cases rose ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka prefectural high schools to get subsidized study abroad program to improve English
The Osaka Prefectural Board of Education is considering a system to partner all prefecture-run high schools with overseas schools where stude ( read original story ...)
North Korea linked to crypto heists of over $650 million in 2024 alone
A joint report by Japan, South Korea, and the US links the DPRK-affiliated Lazarus Group with last year’s $235 million theft from an Indian crypto exchange.
Crypto ETFs have big innovation opportunity in 2025, but demand may be weak
Crypto ETFs could be entering a year of innovation, but don't expect demand to match the first year of bitcoin ETFs.
Court tells SEC to lay out why it has declined Coinbase’s request for crypto regulations
A federal appeals court says the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission needs to better explain why it turned down a request from Coinbase to develop regulations to cover the booming crypto asset sector.
Crypto Scam: U.S, Japan and South Korea Warns of North Korean Hackers
To caution against crypto scam and related threat from North Korean hackers the US, Japan and South Korea just issued a joint statement ...