Tourists in Popular Japanese Region Could Soon Use a Local Cryptocurrency

A poke restaurant by the owners of popular Japanese dining spot Fujiyama closed one of its locations. Fuji Poke opened at 1426 E. Brady St. and 2121 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., both in Milwaukee. The latter has closed, according to the restaurant’s websit.....»»

SoftBank, whose $5 billion Latin America fund has showered regional startups with cash, is also courting local venture capital funds, an unusual move for the Japanese investor that has jolted the region's tech scene......»»

Mitsubishi Research Institute and an Osaka-based railway company are issuing a local cryptocurrency for use in a popular tourist area in Japan......»»

Even as regulators strengthen their grip on U.S. and Japanese exchanges. Japan’s Line, the messaging app popular in one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency markets, is preparing its own exchange for Bitcoin and its ilk starting ne.....»»

Giant Saltwater Crocodile Trapped in Australia Down Under, a giant crocodile was trapped in an upstream region popular with tourists that is thought relatively safe from the killer predators. Tuesday, wildlife rangers said that the saltwater cr.....»»

Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten is planning another step into the cryptocurrency industry with the acquisition of a local bitcoin exchange......»»

Somali extremist group al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for a deadly attack and siege at an upscale hotel and office complex here popular with tourists, business travelers and local elites......»»

The trend of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) whales accumulating the cryptocurrency appears to have halted, according to a popular analyst. read more.....»»

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Recent dining news includes a popular Dominican restaurant opening in Fishtown, the latest outpost of Sabrina's Cafe opening, and a local stir-fry concept expanding to the Jersey Shore......»»

In November 2023, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna hosted a roundtable discussion with local leaders on the current state of immigration and what business leaders need to know about the potential benefits and opportunities for our region. The discussion w.....»»

The Pittsburgh Robotics Network, the nonprofit organization that works to strengthen local robotics firms and connect the region’s robotics ecosystem, has found a new strategic partner......»»

Effects from persistently higher interest rates, combined with falling federal spending locally, have continued to weaken the local economy, according to the latest numbers from CBRE Group Inc.’s index charting Greater Washington’s economic p.....»»

The Missouri Coalition for the Environment's Known & Grown STL program recently issued 18 micro-grants totaling nearly $19,000, aimed to support local farmers and small businesses that positively affect the St. Louis region’s food systems......»»

On March 14, 2024, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist became the first health system in the region to treat a patient with lecanemab, a new medication for Alzheimer’s disease. This is the first Alzheimer’s drug approved by the FDA in more than 20 .....»»

The Dallas Business Journal, in partnership with the Bank of Texas, recently hosted local entrepreneurs and executives for a roundtable discussion on middle market business in the region. The expert panel considered the impact of digital transformat.....»»

While Houston doesn't have as hot a job market as Austin or Dallas, according to a new study from The Wall Street Journal, it was the only Texas region to improve in the ranking year over year......»»

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UPS is preparing for a significant hiring push across four locations in the Philadelphia region. The delivery giant said Tuesday it expects to add more than 500 permanent and part-time package handling positions in local sortation hubs and center.....»»

The passing of the popular-yet-troubled NCAA record-setting quarterback generated national headlines......»»