Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that he will declare a state of emergency for Tokyo and six other prefectures as early as Tuesday to bolster measures to fight the coronavirus, but that there ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo has no ‘Plan B’ for another Olympic postponement
There is no “Plan B” for the Olympics if they need to be postponed again because of the coronavirus pandemic, Tokyo organizers said Tuesday. Masa Takaya, the spokesman for the Tokyo Olympics, said ... ( read original story ...)
’64 Tokyo Olympics: A man from Hiroshima lights the cauldron
Tokyo Olympics are being remembered fondly following the postponement until next year of the upcoming Tokyo Games ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Great Britain sailing team unchanged for 2021 Games
British Sailing have confirmed their Olympic team will remain unchanged for the postponed Tokyo Games in 2021. A 15-strong team had already been selected for the event in Japan before the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Economy in Emergency Set to Shrink 25%, Goldman Says
Even with a record stimulus package, Japan’s economy is heading toward a record contraction of 25% this quarter following Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s declaration of a state of emergency in Tokyo, ... ( read original story ...)
rhymedesign builds playful nooks and boxes into an apartment in nagoya, japan
a diverse digital database that acts as a valuable guide in gaining insight and information about a product directly from the manufacturer, and serves as a rich reference point in developing a project ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Needs to Telework. Its Paper-Pushing Offices Make That Hard.
The government says working remotely is crucial to halting the coronavirus, but a workplace culture of official seals, fax machines and face-to-face meetings hinders that effort. ( read original story ...)
Floating Point Group, An MIT Crypto Fintech Startup, Modernizes Digital Currency Trading
For someone interested in purchasing these coins, they may face problems associated with liquidity when trading. John Peurifoy, Kevin March, and Van Phu recognized the demand for a platform to ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Long & Short: DeFi and Traditional Finance Are Forming an Unlikely Friendship
Many believe DeFi is the future of finance, unleashing efficiencies and creating a more transparent framework. Others find the idea terrifying. ( read original story ...)
Huobi’s New Crypto Transaction Monitor Will Automatically Freeze Suspicious Accounts
Huobi Group has launched an in-house transaction intelligence tool to snuff out illicit activity across its crypto exchanges. The new program, called “Star Atlas,” will automatically freeze accounts ... ( read original story ...)
How coronavirus can ease pressure on crypto payments
Part of that growth includes accelerating plans to support cryptocurrencies. Revolut is making crypto support standard for its base of about seven million consumers instantly, as opposed to gradually ... ( read original story ...)
FBI Warns COVID-19 Scammers Are Targeting Crypto Holders
Fraudsters are leveraging increased fear and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money and launder it through the complex cryptocurrency ecosystem,” the FBI said, and they’re ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchange Launches Fifth Anniversary Celebration Campaign
An instant crypto exchange that launched when 1 BTC cost $224 looks back on five years in business. An instant crypto exchange is celebrating its achievements after racking up five years in the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Today: Bitcoin is in a standstill amid growing disappointment
Currently, BTC is moving within a short-term bullish trend amid low volatility. At the time of writing, ETH/USD is changing hands at $157.60, close to the intraday high. The second-largest coin has ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Markets Don’t Need Ambulance Chasers to Mature
Could 11 class-action lawsuits filed against major players from the crypto space do damage to the industry, or will they help it mature? 11 lawsuits are targeting major crypto companies: Will they ... ( read original story ...)
‘We’ll be stronger than ever in 2021’ – Naomi Osaka
Osaka, who was born in Japan to a Haitian father and Japanese mother before being raised in the United States, was chosen to lead Tokyo 2020’s "United by Emotion" motto as the face of a changing ... ( read original story ...)