As this development unfolds, PlutoChain ($PLUTO) could also draw attention with its hybrid L2 technology that could upgrade BTC’s ecosystem.
Aussie streamer accused of assaulting rival with selfie stick in Sapporo
At around 9:00 p.m. p.m. on February 8, the unnamed Aussie, 32, is suspected of hitting a fellow streamer, 38, multiple times with a selfie stick on a sidewalk in the Susukino entertainment area. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Resilience lunar lander prepares for 1st swing around the moon
The second lunar lander from Japanese space exploration company ispace is ready for a flyby of the moon as part of its elongated moon landing journey. ( read original story ...)
Popular Ramen restaurant to close
According to a release, owner Jeff Osaka cites "significant challenges facing Denver's restaurant industry, including rising ingredient costs, an evolving economic landscape, and the mandated tip ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo turns to high-end cuisine to attract foodies
High-end cuisine will be a major highlight of the Osaka Expo's food lineup, sure to entice foodies as the event draws over 200,000 da ... ( read original story ...)
ORIX Corporation: First-mover in Japan casinos with MGM will be a game changer for the stock
Orix's first-mover strategy as the only casino in Japan will let it enjoy a monopoly. The stock is a strong buy in the $100 range. Read the full report on Seeking Alpha. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase says crypto is seeing ‘dawn of a new era,’ and Wall Street shares its optimism
Coinbase Global Inc. late Thursday said it is witnessing “the dawn of a new era for crypto” as it revealed 2024 revenue that more than doubled and quarterly revenue that jumped 88% from an earlier period.
DeepSeek reveals loophole in Japan’s personal data safeguards
TOKYO -- The Japanese government is running into limits in how to deal with security concerns presented by Chinese startup DeepSeek's generative artificial intelligence services, which may fall into a ...
AI has been a boon for crypto scammers
"GenAI is amplifying scams, the leading threat to financial institutions, by enabling high-fidelity, low-cost, and highly scalable fraud." ...
With Trump all-in on crypto, bitcoin bulls bet the trillions in cash on America’s corporate balance sheets are next
Also on the list of crypto industry companies holding bitcoin on the balance sheet is Moonpay, a venture-backed financial technology company that builds payments infrastructure for crypto. The company ...
Avoid these 3 common crypto mistakes when filing your taxes, says CPA: ‘I see these all the time’
One common mistake is not realizing that swapping one cryptocurrency for another can still triggers taxes. "A lot of people still believe crypto-to-crypto trades aren't taxable because they never ...
C. elegans study suggests hyperactivated neurons cause aging-related behavioral decline
A study of nematodes by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has found that aging-related decline in brain function is caused by the excessive activation of certain neurons over time, rather than ... ( read original story ...)
Charting a Sustainable Financial Future for Tokyo and Japan
A pair of panels featuring leading policymakers, industry leaders, and international experts at the FinCity.Tokyo Global Forum 2025 event at the end of January explored Tokyo’s future as a finance hub ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese budget airline extends Houston to Tokyo route for summer travel
A Japanese budget airline is extending its flights to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport just in time for summer travel season. ZIPAIR, a Japan Airlines subsidiary that made waves for launching cheap flights between Tokyo Narita International Airport and Houston starting later this year on March 4 will now extend those past its original Apr. ( ...
I can’t afford to buy a house where I live, so I bought one in Japan. It only cost me $30,000.
Justin Wong lives in British Columbia, Canada, but said he can't afford to buy a home there. So he nabbed a house across the Pacific Ocean in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet completes raise of 4.0 Billion JPY in Ordinary Bonds to purchase Bitcoin
Metaplanet confirmed receipt of 4.0 Japanese Yen from Evo Fund to purchase more Bitcoin today. The company reviewed its use of funds partially to optimize fund management. On Monday, it announced that ...