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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
Japan’s Crypto Tax Cut to 20% Takes Shape, But Applies to Only ‘Specific’ Digital Assets
Japan’s Crypto Tax Cut to 20% Takes Shape, But Applies to Only ‘Specific’ Digital Assets Author Sujha Sundararajan Author Sujha Sundararajan Part of the Team Since Jun 2023 About Author Sujha has been recognised as 🟣 Women In Crypto 2024 🟣 by BeInCrypto for her leadership in crypto journalism. Last updated: December 29, 2026 Japan
Japan’s rate hike ends the ‘free money’ era and puts Bitcoin on notice
The Bank of Japan tightened policy on Dec. 18, lifting its benchmark rate to 0.75%, the highest since 1995. Governor Kazuo Ueda framed the move as a formal break with the “ultra-accommodative” regime that has helped fuel global risk-taking for decades. Following the news, Bitcoin was little changed near $87,800, but the calm surface belies
Japan’s Remixpoint will pay CEO in BTC, plans to HODL its stash
Homepage > News > Business > Japan’s Remixpoint will pay CEO in BTC, plans to HODL its stash Japanese future-oriented “energy, Web3 and business resilience” firm Remixpoint will become the first listed company in the country to pay its CEO’s full salary in BTC. New leader Taku Tashiro is tying both his and his company’s
Japan’s new Basic Plan for Food: 4 takeaways for global food brands
Japan has announced the revision of its Basic Plan for Food under the larger Basic Law for Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas, a change which will impact the country’s food and agriculture trade for the next two decades. Major themes in Japan’s new Basic Law for Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas Ensuring food security Establishing
Japan’s chief meteorologist calls rumors of a July earthquake a hoax and urges people not to worry
Science & Nature The head of Japan's meteorological agency on Friday dismissed widespread rumors of a major earthquake in Japan this summer as unscientific...
Japan’s Universal Entertainment posts $102.5M FY24 loss as machine sales and VIP play drops
Universal Entertainment Corporation of Japan (UEC) posted a 30% loss in net revenue for fiscal 2024. Factors include a drop in VIP play at its Manila integrated resort and a decline in gaming machine sales at home. The pachinko and casino operator, based in Tokyo, Japan, reported a net loss of $102.8 million (JPY15.6 billion/£82.5 million/€99
Japan’s Nippon Steel offers governmental veto power for U.S. Steel production
President Joe Biden greets attendees at the United Steelworkers union headquarters following his address in Pittsburgh as part of a three-day trip across Pennsylvania in April and has the final say of a proposed merger between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel. File Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License Photo Jan. 1 (UPI) -- Japan-based Nippon
Japan’s financial group pushes for Bitcoin and Ether for crypto ETFs
Bitcoin Home » Bitcoin » Japan’s financial group pushes for Bitcoin and Ether for crypto ETFs by Estefano Gomez Oct. 25, 2024 Institutions backing the ETFs include Mitsubishi UFJ Trust along with crypto exchanges such as bitFlyer and Bitbank. Key Takeaways Japanese financial institutions propose crypto ETFs focusing on Bitcoin and Ether. Proposals include reevaluating
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...