Crypto is a conduit for the self-interest that has defined Trump’s entire political career—an M.O. that has consistently blurred the boundary between public and private, country and party. For the ...
Founder of crypto lender Celsius sentenced to 12 years in prison
The founder and former CEO of the cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after a prosecutor labeled him a predator who “preyed on hope” by enticing ...
Senate Democrats block first-of-its-kind bill regulating cryptocurrency amid concerns over Trump’s crypto dealings
Senate Democrats blocked a first-of-its-kind bill aimed at regulating cryptocurrency in the US amid Democratic concerns over President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency dealings.
Japan J League Soccer Tournament – Best Of Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos, stylised as Yokohama F·Marinos, is a Japanese professional football club based in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, part of the Greater Tokyo Area. The club competes in the J1 League ... ( read original story ...)
Rizin Announces Several New Matchups for June 14 Landmark Event in Sapporo
The Rizin Fighting Federation heavyweight grand prix will wrap up its opening round next month. Via a press release sent out on Friday, the promotion broke the news of several new matchups that would ... ( read original story ...)
Man admitted to Japan’s World Expo with 85-year-old ticket
TOKYO — Eighty-five years after his ticket was first issued for a similar event, a man was allowed to use it at this year's World Expo in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Beijing Week of China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Japan Kicks off
On May 8, Beijing Week of China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Japan (Beijing Week) officially kicked off under the theme 'Beautiful Beijing Shining at the Expo.' The event attracted over 100 ... ( read original story ...)
Giant Buddha statue with ‘sunglasses’ near Nagoya a social media hit
A gentle-faced giant Buddha statue with "sunglasses" in this central Japan city, north of Nagoya, has become a popular spot.When seen ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
A key Tesla supplier is slashing jobs
Japanese electronics giant Panasonic, Tesla’s (TSLA) original battery supplier and one of its largest, announced today that it will lay off almost 5% of its workforce: 5,000 workers domestically and 5 ...
Japan’s top business lobby head warns of fallout from US tariffs
The head of Japan's largest business lobby on Wednesday expressed concern over weakening corporate sentiment at home amid fears that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Panasonic targets 10,000 job cuts worldwide
TOKYO: Japanese electronics giant Panasonic, which supplies batteries to Tesla, said on Friday (May 9) it will target 10,000 job cuts worldwide as part of efforts to boost profitability. The cuts, ... ( read original story ...)
A Crypto Billionaire With a Side Hustle as POTUS
Crypto is a conduit for the self-interest that has defined Trump’s entire political career—an M.O. that has consistently blurred the boundary between public and private, country and party. For the most part, Trump has especially been good to those who line his pockets, rewarding them with all kinds of preferential treatment.
The blunt reality of Trump’s ‘brazen’ crypto conflicts
Washington is in knots over President Donald Trump’s deepening ties to the wild and lucrative world of crypto.
NTT generously models Japan’s next wave of buyouts
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone is doing its state backers a favour. The Japanese telecom company, in which the Ministry of Finance holds a roughly one-third stake, is offering to buy out the 42% it ... ( read original story ...)
Toxic parenting blamed for Tokyo knife attack
A knife-wielding man who was arrested in Tokyo this week wanted to warn parents in Japan that tough love can ruin their children, citing his own miserable childhood, Japanese media reported on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SMBC to take 20% stake in India’s Yes Bank
MUMBAI (Reuters) -Japanese lender Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has a agreed to acquire a 20% stake in Indian private lender Yes Bank in what would be the largest cross-border merger and ...