Democrats and Republicans in Congress are ready to pass crypto market structure legislation, after bipartisan compromise on ethics and illicit finance.
Japan’s AI gamble: Can technology offset the cost of an ageing society?
From underground networks to emerging AI start-ups, Japan is testing whether its greatest issue can be an opportunity. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-area condo prices hit record high in first half of 2026
The average price of new condominiums in the Tokyo metropolitan area rose 13.1% from a year before to ¥101.35 million. ( read original story ...)
NYU Considers Tokyo Campus As Japan’s Global Appeal Soars
With Japan drawing record numbers of international students, NYU is considering a Tokyo campus in a sign of how global higher education is evolving. ( read original story ...)
Japan bond jitters overshadow Takaichi’s first economic policy roadmap
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to boost investment in growth areas in her first economic blueprint finalised on Tuesday, a pledge overshadowed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan raises fears over Chinese destroyer’s live-fire exercise with Russia
Japan has hit out after China used live rounds to conduct live drills off an island in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday. The incident happened during a joint exercise with Russia. The Chinese Luyang ... ( read original story ...)
Japan launches residential proxy alliance: Hijacked home devices enabled ¥2.89B bank fraud
Residential proxy Japan banking fraud reached crisis scale in 2024: 1,918 confirmed cases cost 2.89 billion yen as criminals hijacked cheap AOSP streaming boxes to defeat bank geolocation filters.
Chinese Destroyer’s Live-Fire Drill Draws Protest by Japan
Tokyo lodged a formal complaint with Beijing, the latest point of contention in the tense relationship between the two countries. ( read original story ...)
Japan bond jitters overshadow Takaichi’s debut economic blueprint
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to boost investment in growth areas in her first economic blueprint finalised on Tuesday, a pledge overshadowed ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Japan Secures Funding Partnership with EVO Fund to Launch BTC Treasury Strategy
Bitcoin Japan Inc., a publicly listed Japanese company that has maintained zero Bitcoin holdings on its balance sheet to date, has reportedly entered into a ...
Japan raises safety concern over Chinese destroyer’s live-fire drills
Japanese officials say they are concerned after a Chinese navy destroyer conducted live-fire drills off one of Japan’s remote islands in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Obstacle Course Towards A Bipartisan Clarity Compromise
Democrats and Republicans in Congress are ready to pass crypto market structure legislation, after bipartisan compromise on ethics and illicit finance.
Elizabeth Warren Says ‘Dark Money’ Groups Linked to Crypto, AI ‘Spending Millions’ to ‘Hand-Pick’ Congress Members
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) criticized political action committee spending during elections on Monday, including spending by the cryptocurrency lobby. ‘Fight To Unrig This Broken System’ Warren ...
Japan’s Nikkei rallies after steep decline as focus turns to tech results
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday as markets reopened after a holiday and investors seized on bargains following the gauge's steepest weekly ...
Women’s tug-of-war team Muddlers Osaka pull their way to the top
OSAKA -- "Pull!" The battle begins with the head referee's command, and the gym fills with the creaking sound of rope under strain. This is tug-of-war･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to add 230 immigration officers in enforcement push
Japan plans to add 230 immigration officers as it expands investigations into unauthorized residency, employment and visa-status violations. ( read original story ...)