Subscribe to The Ledger for expert weekly analysis on fintech’s big stories, delivered free to your inbox. Visa is seeking to be a leader in the booming cryptocurrency industry. On Monday, ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan’s retail sales fall for 3rd straight month
Analysts expect Japan's economy sharply contracted in the first quarter, as lacklustre consumer spending and weakening exports create challenges for policymakers who have already rolled out ... ( read original story ...)
Japan mulls ending support for exporting coal-fired power plants
Japan is considering ending state support to build coal-fired power plants abroad in line with international efforts to curb global w ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka makes her first Miami quarterfinal; Sakkari saves 6 match points to beat Pegula
By continuing to browse our website, you agree to our use of cookies. Click here to find out more info. No.2 seed Naomi Osaka claimed her 23rd straight victory and moved into the Miami Open ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka makes first Miami quarterfinal; Sakkari saves 6 MPs to defeat Pegula
No.2 seed Naomi Osaka claimed her 23rd straight victory and moved into the Miami Open quarterfinals for the first time in her career after a straight-set win over No.16 seed Elise Mertens. Also on ... ( read original story ...)
Only partial refunds likely for overseas Tokyo ticket holders
Many fans living outside Japan who bought tickets for the Tokyo Olympics from brokers — known as Authorized Ticket Resellers — will not get full refunds. And they ... ( read original story ...)
Amid criticism of its conservation policies, Brazil joins global biotrade pact
Brazil, a global hot spot for biodiversity, has become the 130th country to ratify the Nagoya Protocol, an amendment to a major global conservation pact that lays out specific rules for protecting a ... ( read original story ...)
No. 1 Ash Barty, No. 2 Naomi Osaka advance to Miami Open quarterfinals
Ash Barty, the No. 1 women's tennis player in the world, defeated Victoria Azarenka in three sets to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2021 Miami Open on Monday in Miami Gardens, Fla. ( read original story ...)
Streaking Osaka Sweeps 23rd Straight Win in Miami
Naomi Osaka scored her 23rd consecutive win—a 6-3, 6-3 sweep of Elise Mertens—powering into the Miami Open quarterfinals for the first time. Photo credit: Getty A series of shots came at Naomi Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka bests Mertens for Miami Open breakthrough
No.2 seed Naomi Osaka claimed her 23rd straight victory and moved into the Miami Open quarterfinals for the first time in her career after a straight-set win over No.16 seed Elise Mertens. Also on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo man arrested for allegedly stealing Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, climbing building with rope
In Tokyo, 28-year-old Kensuke Nakanishi was arrested by police “on suspicion of theft and trespassing.” Police claim Nakanishi used a rope to descend an entire building after robbing a trading card ... ( read original story ...)
5,000 Runners Arriving Safely Home From Nagoya, Japan Gives Encouragement To Runners & Event Organisers Around The World
Nagoya Women’s Marathon was the first mass participation event in Japan since the Covid-19 pandemic started - Organisers implemented a range of measures to prevent the spread and transmission of Covid ... ( read original story ...)
3 crypto-market trends to look out for this year, according to PwC
PwC sees crypto-related M&A to still be driven by larger players and for the institutionalization of the industry to continue. ( read original story ...)
Indian Crypto Exchanges Prepare Presentation for Regulators
Several Indian cryptocurrency exchanges have collaborated on a presentation note intended for regulators. The RBI has outright banned crypto in 2018. ( read original story ...)
Japan Becomes Latest Country to Issue Digital Vaccine Passport
Japan is becoming the latest country to issue digital vaccine passports, according to a report, allowing citizens to use proof of inoculation to travel internationally once again. The digital passport ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka speaks out against recent anti-Asian attacks
Tennis star Naomi Osaka took to social media to condemn the recent anti-Asian violence in the United States. "If people loved Asian people as much as they love bubble tea, anime, mochi, sushi, matcha ... ( read original story ...)