Famitsu Sales: 5/26/25 – 6/1/25

Famitsu Sales: 5/26/25 – 6/1/25

Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for the two weeks spanning May 26, 2025 to June 1, 2025. Elden Ring Nightreign was the highest selling new release last week, debuting at 42,758 units on PlayStation 5 and 6,212 units on PlayStation 4 for an opening week total of 51,263 retail…

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Metaplanet becomes 9th largest Bitcoin holder with 7M buy

Metaplanet becomes 9th largest Bitcoin holder with $117M buy

Metaplanet now ranks as the ninth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder with over 8,888 BTC, surpassing Galaxy Digital after a $117.9 million purchase. Japanese investment company Metaplanet has become the world’s ninth-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, continuing its aggressive strategy to promote Bitcoin adoption across Asia. The company acquired an additional 1,088 Bitcoin (BTC) at an average…

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Kyoto’s Solo Tea Room Blends Japanese Tradition With Contemporary Micro-Architecture

Kyoto’s Solo Tea Room Blends Japanese Tradition With Contemporary Micro-Architecture

Perched quietly in the mountains north of Kyoto, Le Picabier is a micro tea room that redefines the notion of solitude and ritual in architecture. Designed by Studio 2m26 in collaboration with French practice Onomiau, this diminutive pavilion—intended for a single guest—offers an exquisite blend of tradition, material honesty, and site-specific design. Commissioned by Villa…

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Famitsu Sales: 5/19/25 – 5/25/25 [Update]

Famitsu Sales: 5/19/25 – 5/25/25 [Update]

Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for the two weeks spanning May 19, 2025 to May 25, 2025. FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time was the highest selling new release last week, moving 82,968 units on Switch and 10,730 units on PlayStation 5 for an opening week total…

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Bitcoin price expected to soar as global bond markets break — Here’s why

Bitcoin price expected to soar as global bond markets break — Here’s why

As global debt markets flash warning signs, Bitcoin rallies, defying investors’ expectations and reshaping BTC’s role in the financial system. Key takeaways: Rising bond yields reflect growing concern about fiscal stability and inflation, leading some investors to question US Treasury’s traditional role as a safe-haven asset. Bitcoin defies conventional risk models, rising not because of…

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