Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan is seeking talks with the Iranian government "at the appropriate time" to help prevent further escalation in the conflict and secure the release of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Bond Crisis Is Quietly Strangling Bitcoin’s Rally
Japan's surging bond yields are draining global liquidity and stalling Bitcoin. XWIN Research explains the hidden macro link.
New Crypto: Pepeto Project Updates While Dogecoin Holders Watch Elon Musk X Money Beta Launch and Ask What Comes Next
Pepeto is a crypto project built to serve the economy Dogecoin proved exists but never supported. The ecosystem includes PepetoSwap for cross-chain trading, Pepeto Bridge for multi-chain asset ...
KKR-backed SmartHR said to be mulling Tokyo IPO later this year
The Japanese human resources platform operator is among the country's few unicorns, or unlisted startups that have been valued at more than $1 billion.
Nikkei 225 Forecast: BOJ Rate Hike Expectations and Weak Yen Keep Index Volatile
Nikkei 225 holds steady after a strong weekly gain, but rising BOJ rate hike expectations, a weak yen, and global risks are keeping the market volatile as the index approaches key levels.
Crypto Market Loses $1.5 Trillion in Two Quarters: Is the Worst Still Ahead for Bitcoin?
Crypto lost $1.5T in two quarters. Bitcoin leads the selloff as gold surges. Is the worst over or still ahead for the market?
Top 10 Crypto Hacks Total $5.7 Billion, But Proposed DeFi Fix Would Only Have Helped One
The 10 largest crypto hacks total $5.7B, but a DeFiLlama developer's tranching proposal would have helped only one.
Japan, South Korea stocks open higher as investors assess Trump’s Iran war comments, extended deadline
In an expletive-filled social media post, Trump also vowed to bring "Hell" to the country after the U.S. forces had rescued an American airman shot down in Iran last week. ( read original story ...)
The Crypto Lobby’s Midterm Problem
Democrats have been quietly making amends with the industry after getting pummeled by pro-crypto super PACs in 2024. Meanwhile, crypto lobbyists are starting to hedge their bets as they contemplate a ...
How Japan’s Surging Government Bond Yields Are Triggering a Global Liquidity Drain on Bitcoin
Japan's rising JGB yields are forcing institutional asset sales and capital repatriation, draining global liquidity and pressuring Bitcoin in 2026 ...
Japan Bond Market Crisis Raises Crypto Crash Fears as BOJ Rate Hike Looms
Japan's bond market crisis and rising BOJ rate hike odds threaten to trigger another crypto selloff like Q1 2026.
Japan’s Pasona to open new facility allowing visitors to relive Osaka expo
Staffing firm Pasona Group Inc. said Friday it will open a new complex this fall where visitors can experience the exhibition it pres ... ( read original story ...)
Young ramen entrepreneur in Sapporo’s Susukino breaks industry norms, expands overseas
SAPPORO -- In Susukino, Sapporo's competitive ramen district, a young entrepreneur is rewriting the rules. Daichi Mori, 25, founded his company Ichi a･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Collapse of Tokyo’s aging cherry blossom trees during viewing season raises safety concerns
Many of Tokyo's popular and iconic Somei Yoshino cherry blossom trees were planted during Japan's postwar advancement in the 1960s, and are now getting old and frail. The one in Kinuta Park damaged a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Takaichi plans Australia visit to discuss rare earths, Nikkei reports
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is planning a visit to Australia, seeking to discuss supply chains for rare-earth elements and co-operation on safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the ...
Japanese Derby Winners Face Off in Osaka Hai
The Osaka Hai (G1T) brings together some of Japan's top middle-distance runners, including the last two winners of the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby, G1T). ( read original story ...)