In the last five trading days, spot bitcoin ETFs have seen net inflows of more than $2.1 billion, with BlackRock accounting for half of those sales. Of the 80% of direct investors buying IBIT, ...
Sam Altman’s eyeball-scanning crypto project has a new Orb and a new name
Worldcoin, the cryptocurrency / human identity network / UBI project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is now known as World. Along with the name change, World introduced an updated version of its ...
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.65%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Thursday, as losses in the Precision Instruments, Electrical/Machinery and Machinery sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 lost 0.65%.
Japan group sues utilities, claiming climate inaction violates human rights
TOKYO -- A group of 16 Japanese young people will sue some of Japan's biggest utilities in court proceedings starting next week to argue that youth has a fundamental human right to be protected from extreme weather and other long-term damage caused by climate change.
Inspired by Hsieh, Aoi Ito takes her ‘unique game’ into Osaka semifinals
In her first WTA main draw, Japanese qualifier Aoi Ito has delighted fans with her unorthodox game style along the way to a semifinal spot. ( read original story ...)
US State Department approves sale of tactical missiles to Japan for $360 million
The U.S. State Department approved a possible sale to Japan of tactical missiles and related equipment for $360 million, the Pentagon said in a statement on Friday. ( read original story ...)
PM Ishiba’s drastic wage hike push may hurt small firms in Japan
Takayuki Okuyama, president of a plastic parts company with nine employees, questions whether Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's pledge ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Isn’t at a Record Like Gold and S&P 500, but an Overlooked Catalyst Suggests a Coming Change
Gold has made another all-time high, climbing through $2,700 per ounce, as has the S&P 500, which rose above 5,870 on Thursday. While bitcoin is up 15% from the October low and appears set to ...
BlackRock Seeks Bigger Foothold in Crypto Derivatives Market
BlackRock Inc. is pushing to have its money-market digital coin more widely used as collateral for crypto derivatives trades, as Wall Street firms push deeper into digital asset markets.
How to Watch Suzan Lamens vs. Diane Parry at the 2024 WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024: Live Stream, TV Channel
Suzan Lamens (No. 125 ranking) will take on Diane Parry (No. 52) in the semifinals at the WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024 on Friday, October 18.Lamens was last in action on September 23, 2024 ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Tokio Marine pauses sale of $1 billion Southeast Asia life insurance business, sources say
Japanese insurer Tokio Marine has paused the sale of its $1 billion Southeast Asia life insurance business, partly due to a dispute with a Malaysian partner over an expiring products distribution ... ( read original story ...)
S. Korean, Japanese biz leaders vow for enhanced bilateral cooperation
Business leaders of South Korea and Japan on Friday urged forward-looking and mutually beneficial relations as both nations prepare to mark the 60th anniversary of normalized diplomatic ties next year ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Clashes: Deaton vs. Warren, Stripe’s USDC Expansion, WLFI Crash
Crypto Clash Sparks Heated Debate on RegulationThe first fiery showdown between prominent attorney John Deaton and Senator Elizabeth Warren has ignited a fierce battle over the future of cryptocurrency regulation.
A French crypto whale backing Trump may be moving markets many times that size
There’s something funny going on in betting markets that seems to be leaking out into banking stocks, the dollar and Treasury yields.
How to Watch Suzan Lamens vs. Ana Bogdan at the 2024 WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024: Live Stream, TV Channel
In the WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2024 quarterfinals on Thursday, Suzan Lamens takes on Ana Bogdan.In her most recent competition, Lamens was defeated by Priscilla Hon 4-6, 3-6 in the ( read original story ...)
Tokyo has a new three-star restaurant in the 2025 Michelin Guide
It’s that time of year again – the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2025 has just been announced and we have good news. Tokyo continues to live up to its reputation by holding the highest total number of Michelin stars in the world. ( read original story ...)