Did Japan’s crisis underscore Bitcoin’s appeal as a stable, rules-based alternative to sovereign monetary policy?
Crypto exchange Binance opens trading to Syrians after U.S. lifts sanctions
(Reuters) -Binance will allow users in Syria to trade in cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, on the platform following the United States' decision to lift sanctions on the country last month, the ...
Taiwan Semiconductor, University Of Tokyo Launch Joint Lab For Advanced Research And Education
The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM) announced on Thursday that they have launched a joint research laboratory dedicated to advancing semiconductor ...
KKR-owned auto parts supplier files for bankruptcy protection in US
Japan’s Marelli, one of the world’s largest auto parts suppliers, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US as it seeks breathing space from a months-long fight over its future, involving banks, ...
Japan protests Chinese fighter jet’s ‘abnormal approaches’
Japan's Defense Ministry said Wednesday a Chinese J-15 fighter jet's "abnormal approaches" brought it within 49 yards of Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3C surveillance planes over the past weekend. ( read original story ...)
Japan to request G7 action against North Korea crypto theft
Shigeru Ishiba, the prime minister of Japan, will urge the G7 to confront North Korea's crypto theft activities.
Japan PM to call on G7 to address North Korea’s crypto theft
Shigeru Ishiba, the prime minister of Japan, will urge the G7 to confront North Korea's crypto theft activities.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Issues Huge $2 Trillion Crypto Prediction As Bitcoin Price Suddenly Soars
Dollar-pegged stablecoins, currently dominated by Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC, could 10x to become a $2 trillion market in just three years, according to U.S. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent, who said he believed it could even "greatly exceed that."
BlackRock sets 2030 aspirations in crypto, private markets, others
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), the largest asset manager in the world, is seeking to become the largest crypto asset manager globally as well as boost its private markets business, the company said Thursday in its Investor Day slides.
Japan’s Largest Companies 2025: Rare Interest Rate Hikes Lead To A Volatile Year
Japan’s automakers have been hit hard by Trump’s tariffs, but AI and tech companies like Advantest have been bright spots.
Top things to do in Houston this weekend, from Tokyo X to Juneteenth Culture Fest
Houston's weekend features film, music and cultural events across the city. Highlights include a rooftop horror movie screening for Friday the 13th, a free Juneteenth concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Old Town – A Must Visit! Japan Travel Guide
Step back in time and discover the enchanting old town areas of Tokyo, where tradition meets vibrant culture. From historic temples to quaint streets full of local charm, this guide shows you must-see ... ( read original story ...)
White House Touts Natural-Gas Deals With Japan. Not All Are New—or Binding.
Japan’s largest utility company announced several long-term deals to buy billions of dollars worth of U.S. liquefied-natural gas late Wednesday. The Trump administration celebrated, with Energy Secret ( read original story ...)
Apology fails to dissipate anger, grief of falsely accused firm
For a Yokohama-based company falsely accused of exporting equipment that could be used to make biological weapons, the apology that officials had long sought finally came. ( read original story ...)
Japan says Chinese fighter jet came within 150 feet of surveillance plane above Pacific
A Chinese fighter jet came within about 150 feet of a Japanese naval reconnaissance plane over the weekend, the Japanese Defense Ministry said Thursday, an action the US ambassador to Tokyo called ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Says Chinese Fighter Jet Flew Too Close to Its Military Plane
The maneuvers over international waters in the Pacific last weekend prompted Japanese officials to warn China not to repeat them and risk a collision. ( read original story ...)