Osaka spoke to BBC Sport shortly after losing to the world number 19 Karolina Muchova in the second round of the Madrid Open. ( read original story ...)
Gymnastics-‘Old man’ Whitlock still has more in the tank for Tokyo
Double Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock will be the old man of Britain's artistic gymnastics team in Tokyo but he still feels he can deliver as he prepares for his third Games. ( read original story ...)
U.S. warns of travel to Japan two months ahead of Olympics
The United States State Department and CDC have issued a warning about travel to Japan, since the country has vaccinated only 2 percent of the population, and there are Covid outbreaks in the ... ( read original story ...)
‘No regrets’: Meet the crypto developer who spent $3.7 billion in Bitcoin on pizza
It is the pizza delivery that will go down in the history of cryptocurrency. When Jeremy Sturdivant came across a request on an online crypto forum to send two large pizzas to computer programmer ... ( read original story ...)
Art Cashin explains why he doesn’t see a major link between crypto volatility and stock market
UBS veteran Art Cashin told CNBC he's nervous about the crypto market but doesn't see much of a connection to stock trading. ( read original story ...)
The Biden administration is reportedly looking at how to increase oversight of crypto to protect retail investors and prevent illegal activity
The administration is also analyzing potential gaps that may be used to finance illicit activities, sources told The Washington Post. ( read original story ...)
How SoftBank taught the market to love lossmaking startups
That was the perfect backdrop for Masayoshi Son's SoftBank Group. His investment team in Seoul had conducted an analysis of Coupang and its rivals, and found that while others had better cash flow, ... ( read original story ...)
Could the Tokyo Olympics be cancelled? 5 key questions about the delayed Games
The rearranged Olympic Games are due to get under way in Tokyo on July 23. However, with Japan’s capital still under a state of emergency, rising coronavirus infection rates in the country and strong ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-‘Absurd’ to stage Tokyo Games, says professor of public health
A professor of public health and adviser to the New Zealand government said on Tuesday there was no justification for holding the Tokyo Olympics during a pandemic, and to go ahead would be 'absurd' ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka claims “every kid growing up would want to win” the career Grand Slam, reveals Novak Djokovic’s advice for moving on grass
Naomi Osaka will be on the hunt for her maiden Roland Garros and Wimbledon titles over the next two months as she looks to complete the career Grand Slam. The 23-year-old has won four of the last six ... ( read original story ...)
Japan could lose $16B if Tokyo Olympics canceled, economist says
A new analysis from Japan's biggest economic research firm predicts that canceling the Tokyo Olympics would cost the country about $16.5 billion. ( read original story ...)
Pair of Yubari Melons Sold at KSh 2.7 Million at Auction in Japan
The Yubari melons were sold at the first auction of the new season at a market in Sapporo in Japan. They are renowned for their high quality and sweet taste. ( read original story ...)
Are Crypto Stocks Worth A Look As Bitcoin Tanks To $35k?
Bitcoin prices have plummeted from levels of around $62,000 in mid-April to just about $35,000 as of Sunday. The sell-off is driven by factors including Tesla’s decision to not accept the digital ... ( read original story ...)
Where To Spend Bitcoin: A List of All the Places You Can Actually Use the Crypto
Is Bitcoin really usable as a currency? A lot of businesses are starting to accept it and some are figuring out ways to scale transactions. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Price Rollercoaster Continues as Banks Unsure How to Approach the Crypto
Goldman Sachs, HSBC and the Bank of England are among institutions to take different stances on the cryptocurrency. ( read original story ...)
How Has Coinbase Fared In Previous Crypto Bear Markets?
Coinbase was a big beneficiary of the crypto boom, with revenues in Q1 rising over 9x year-over-year to about $1.8 billion, as users flocked to its platform to cash in on soaring cryptocurrency prices ... ( read original story ...)