Tokyo stocks fell Friday morning, weighed down by the selling of Nikkei heavyweight Fast Retailing after the earnings results of the Uniqlo clothing chain operator showed a sluggish performance in ... ( read original story ...)
As bitcoin’s price drops, some question Trump’s ability to carry out a pro-crypto policy
Trump campaigned aggressively on a pro-crypto agenda, but some crypto voices are concerned about the volatility of his policies.
How to spend 2 PERFECT days in Sapporo (EPIC Cliff Beach House!)
I found the COOLEST Airbnb in Hokkaido! This beach house should definitely be on your Hokkaido must-do list because it is spectacular! Here's a like at this beautiful, hidden part of Japan + a whole ... ( read original story ...)
Curling: Japan nationals sweeping into big city for 1st time
Japan's national curling championships will be staged in a big city for the first time next month, with Yokohama hosting as part of e ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pavilion to exhibit Mars meteorite at Osaka Expo
The meteorite, collected by an Antarctic research expedition in 2000, will be shown to the public for the first time at the expo. ( read original story ...)
Japan November household spending falls as price pressures persist
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese household spending fell at a slower pace than expected in November, government data showed on Friday, but the broader consumption trend remained soft, ... ( read original story ...)
Hyundai launches $18,000 EV in Japan to penetrate EV-wary market
South Korea's Hyundai Motor said on Friday it will introduce the cheapest compact electric car in Japan, to penetrate a market dominated by local auto giants with established hybrid petrol-electric ... ( read original story ...)
‘The only one not convinced is you’ — Pro-XRP CEO Yoshitaka Kitao scolds Japanese PM on high crypto tax rates
The CEO of financial services conglomerate SBI Holdings has criticized Japan’s prime minister (PM) regarding the government’s absurd crypto tax rates. Yoshitaka Kitao, a proponent of the XRP ecosystem ...
Crypto CEOs Clamor for Access to Trump as Inauguration Day Nears
Circle Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Allaire said Thursday on X that the stablecoin company contributed tokens worth $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee — joining a ...
Historical Market Cycle Chart Suggests Crypto Bull Run May Last Until 2026
The ongoing crypto bull run, fueled by institutional adoption and the incoming pro-crypto administration, could extend until 2026, according to a historical market cycles chart dating back to 1875.
That was fast: Musk busted for abusing MAGA role in crypto plot, GOP budget chief debunks DOGE
Elon Musk is backtracking on his biggest DOGE promise to cut $2 trillion in federal spending. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports. (The Beat's YouTube playlist: Ari: / arimelber Beat merch: ...
Japan’s Household Spending Falls for Fourth Month
Japan’s households cut consumption for a fourth month as inflation continues to weigh on their purchasing power, showing an economic fragility that’s likely to keep the Bank of Japan cautious about ...
Japan November household spending falls 0.4% y/y
Japanese household spending fell 0.4% in November from a year earlier, internal affairs ministry data showed on Friday. That compared with the median market forecast for a 0.6% decline. On a ... ( read original story ...)
Three A16Z Predictions For Crypto Spring And Why Only Two Are Right
Venture capitalists Andreessen Horowitz have released their predictions for “crypto”. I’ve picked three key areas where I think we will see creativity in the coming year.
Bitcoin briefly slips to $91,000 level as inflation worries return: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ...
Man pleads guilty in failed ransom plot that may have been linked to $240M crypto heist
A Florida man has pleaded guilty in connection with the carjacking and kidnapping of a Connecticut couple, in what authorities call a failed ransom plot that may have been linked to a $240 million ...