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Techstars Tokyo is helping reshape Japan’s startup ecosystem by pushing founders to think globally while connecting them with mentors, investors and corporate partners.

Evernorth Holdings is facing more than $220 million in unrealised losses as XRP prices slide, highlighting the risks of large-scale crypto treasury strategies.

Philanthropist Haruhisa Handa hosted a multi-day Christmas cultural event in Daiba, combining performances, exhibitions and global political discussions.

Kazuhiro Sugita, Japan’s longest-serving deputy chief cabinet secretary and a key bureaucratic figure under multiple administrations, has died aged 84.

Mie Prefecture is considering ending the hiring of foreign nationals for public sector roles as officials review data security risks and seek public input.

China’s abrupt suspension of ferry services to Japan has reignited regional concerns over Beijing’s unilateral decisions and lingering sensitivities from the pandemic era.

Japanese prosecutors have charged a prominent Tokyo-based social media influencer and her advertising firm with allegedly evading more than ¥150 million in taxes.

The debate over cryptocurrencies is intensifying as supporters tout innovation while critics warn that unbacked tokens and stablecoins pose growing risks to financial stability.

Blockchain-based ride-hailing app TADA is preparing to launch in New York City, aiming to challenge traditional platforms with a zero-commission model for drivers.

Ethereum may struggle to set new highs in 2026, with analyst Benjamin Cowen warning that any return to record levels could prove a short-lived bull trap.

Grayscale forecasts a sustained crypto bull market into 2026, outlining 10 investment themes and predicting a new Bitcoin high driven by institutional adoption and clearer regulation.

Hundreds of Trust Wallet users have reportedly lost more than $6 million in Bitcoin, Solana and other tokens in a mystery hack potentially linked to a recent browser extension update.