At a bookstore event here half a year ago, this Mainichi Shimbun reporter met a woman from Peru who said she has lived in Japan for over 30 ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Custody Firm BitGo Said to Weigh IPO as Soon as This Year
BitGo Inc. is considering an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, joining a flood of crypto companies anticipating more support for their plans from regulators.
SEC requests a pause in legal battle with Binance as the agency adapts a crypto-friendly stance
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking to pause its high-profile lawsuit against the cryptocurrency exchange Binance as the regulator tries to present itself as more crypto-friendly.
World’s 1st hybrid quantum supercomputer goes online in Japan
Engineers in Japan have switched on the world's first hybrid quantum supercomputer. The 20-qubit quantum computer, called Reimei, has been integrated into Fugaku — the world's sixth-fastest ... ( read original story ...)
A research firm says the speculative mania in crypto is peaking — and it’s launched a meme coin to prove it
Investors may not see a good buying opportunity in bitcoin until the crypto's price falls around 20%, according to BCA Research.
SEC puts Binance lawsuit on ice, citing new crypto task force
In the filing, lawyers for the SEC and Binance noted a new crypto task force established by acting SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda on Jan. 21 may impact the litigation and “facilitate t ...
Klarna and Deel eye IPOs, and Stripe embraces crypto
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week we’re looking at how fintech heavyweights such as Klarna and Stripe are incorporating crypto into their ...
The American woman who went viral in Pakistan has a crypto coin
Onijah Andrew Robinson went viral after claiming she flew to Pakistan to marry a 19-year-old she met online, only to be rejected.
Buy Now or Regret Later: Arctic Pablo’s Presale Prices Are About to Soar! Osaka Protocol Expands and $TRUMP Holders Face $2B Wipeout
Discover the latest updates on Arctic Pablo Coin's presale, Osaka Protocol's progress, and $TRUMP's wild ride. Learn why these are the best new meme coins to invest in this week. ( read original story ...)
The Next Phase Is Near! Get Arctic Pablo Coins Before the Price Spikes as Osaka Protocol Hits $62M Market Cap and Andy Rises
Arctic Pablo Coin, Osaka Protocol, and Andy are making waves! Join the Arctic Pablo Coin presale at $0.000059 before it skyrockets. Get in early for huge ROI! ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka signs up for historic event as tennis returns to Queen’s Club after 50 years
Former world number one Naomi Osaka is set to play in the HSBC Championships in a historic event. The tennis is set to return to the Queen’s Club for the first time in half a century and the ... ( read original story ...)
Princess Eugenie spotted networking in Tokyo amid Prince Andrew’s lucrative deal
Princess Eugenie was filmed networking in Tokyo amid reports of Prince Andrew's lucrative business deal. The Duke of York has struck a lucrative commercial partnership with a Dutch company to sell his ... ( read original story ...)
Twins’ deaths in fall in Nagoya likely accident, police say
NAGOYA—Twin toddlers who fell from a seventh-floor apartment likely climbed on a shelf near a window, slid it open and then plunged to their deaths, investigative sources said. The 2-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Decorated New Japan veteran finishes his story at The New Beginning in Osaka
Hirooki Goto has been with New Japan for 22 years. He first challenged for the IWGP Heavyweight title in 2007. Now he finally holds the company’s top prize. ( read original story ...)
In central Tokyo: A church under siege tries to find a way forward
The church sits on a side street just a few minutes’ walk from Tokyo’s bustling Shibuya district, home to one of the world’s busiest rail stations, one of the world’s busiest pedestrian intersections ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s workplace Valentine’s chocolate-giving tradition waning
Only 12.5 percent of people in Japan plan to give chocolates to colleagues for Valentine's Day, as the culture of obligatory gift-giv ... ( read original story ...)