ToplineThe first half of 2024 will likely be best remembered in the land of digital assets for the debut of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but there were several lesser known cryptocurrencies that stole the spotlight.
Blockdaemon CEO: ‘We’re the largest node operator in crypto’
Blockdaemon CEO Konstantin Richter tells TheStreet Crypto how Blockdaemon connects major financial institutions to crypto networks.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits fresh record close, driven by automaker and export-themed stocks
The Nikkei 225 closed up 0.8% to 40,913.65, with buying of automakers’ shares and other export oriented stocks pushing the benchmark to an all-time high.
A financial markets ‘mystery.’ The Japanese yen’s slide is upending a once-reliable relationship
The Japanese yen’s latest round of weakness against the U.S. dollar has seen a normally reliable relationship between the bond market and currencies break down. Typically, changes in exchange rates ...
‘I didn’t feel fully confident in myself’: Naomi Osaka knocked out of Wimbledon by American Emma Navarro
Naomi Osaka was beaten in less than an hour by American Emma Navarro in the Wimbledon second round, losing 6-4 6-1 to the No. 19 seed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo heartbreak fuels Paris dream for Grant & Craig
Imogen Grant and Emily Craig missed out on a medal by 0.01 of a second in Tokyo - now they are favourites for double sculls gold in Paris. ( read original story ...)
Japan labor shortage triggers surge in bankruptcies
Many business owners in Japan are struggling to find enough workers to stay afloat. The number declaring bankruptcy as a result was at a record high in the first half of this year. ( read original story ...)
Japanese insurers, banks to sell Honda shares worth $3.3 bln, filing shows
Reuters reported the insurers' plans earlier this week. Cross-shareholding, or companies holding shares in each other, has long been seen as a way to reinforce business ties in Japan. But governance ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka court orders gay man from North Africa to be recognized as refugee
A court in western Japan has ordered the government to grant refugee status to a man who said he fled his country in North Africa after facing persecution for being gay. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 1st ‘extremely hot day’ of 2024 as temperature tops 35 C
Temperatures surged across Japan on July 4, topping 35 degrees Celsius in Tokyo for the first time this year, the Japan Meteorological Agency ... ( read original story ...)
How Nvidia is boosting crypto’s ‘DePin’ projects and proving AI isn’t a bubble
In the crypto world, decentralized physical infrastructure projects, or DePin projects, have seen a similar boost. Decentralized compute project Akash, for example, has rallied 560% over the last year ...
Bitcoin Plunges Under $59K as Crypto Bulls See $230M Liquidations
Futures trades betting on higher prices lost over $230 million in the past 24 hours, liquidations data tracked by CoinGlass shows. BTC and ETH-tracked futures saw over $60 million in long liquidations ...
Top crypto analysts bet big on ‘BlockDAG Network’ in 2024 after comparison with Kaspa future, & Uniswap (UNI) price
Why BlockDAG's innovative technology, Uniswap's potential rebound, and Kaspa’s future targets make them top investment choices in the crypto market.
Banks to publish crypto asset exposure from January 2026, say global regulators
Global banking regulators have approved templates for banks to disclose their exposure to crypto assets from January 2026, they said on Wednesday.
Now Open: Kajiken, the Award-Winning Noodle Chain From Nagoya, Is All About Abura Soba
When it comes to steamin’ hot serves of ramen, Sydney’s full of winners. But there’s a new bowl in Haymarket ditching the broth that’s well worth your time, too. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s BluEarth-FE tires to be original equipment for the Honda FREED
Hiratsuka, Japan—The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its BluEarth-FE AE30 tires as original equipment (OE) to Honda Motor Co., Ltd. for use on the automaker’s new compact ... ( read original story ...)