Tim Cook says he personally owns cryptocurrency but has no plans for Apple to accept digital currency as tender. ( read original story ...)
Solidus Labs rakes in another $15 million as crypto risk-monitoring tools take off
Solidus Labs, a four-year-old, New York-based company that says its surveillance and risk-monitoring software can detect manipulation across cryptocurrency trading platforms, has raised $15 million in ... ( read original story ...)
Discord’s Hints About Crypto, NFTs Are Tearing Its Community Apart
The CEO of Discord recently teased that the world’s largest gaming chat platform could potentially support cryptocurrency wallets. This has led many users to be nervous that their Nitro (a paid ... ( read original story ...)
it’s impossible to predict an earthquake
A collaboration across many countries has shifted the focus away from short-term earthquake prediction towards increasing resilience. The results are saving lives. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports coronavirus week-on-week increase
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 30 new cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday. The figure has been below 50 for 24 straight days. But the daily tally is up 12 from a week before ... ( read original story ...)
Sony and TSMC attempt to address chip shortages with a factory in Japan
Sony and TSMC are building a factory in Japan to address chip shortages, although it won't be ready until 2024. ( read original story ...)
Cash in, fraud out: Criminals target bitcoin ATMs as crypto popularity surges
Criminals are cashing in on bitcoin ATMs around the country, using the convenient, largely anonymous transactions for drug trafficking, money laundering and a ... ( read original story ...)
From Squid coin to memes, the ‘Wild West’ of crypto
From a dodgy digital currency inspired by Netflix hit "Squid Game" to highly-volatile dog-themed coins, the cryptocurrency sector has become riskier than ever as it soars in value. ( read original story ...)
How tech beyond Wall Street’s control pushed big money to embrace once-fringe crowds, from crypto to meme stocks
From the rise of meme stocks to the increasing mainstream adoption of crypto, Wall Street has embraced once-fringe areas of investing and finance. ( read original story ...)
Ripple to launch crypto service for financial companies amid legal battle with the SEC
Ripple is set to launch a product called Liquidity Hub that allows financial services firms to offer their customers access to cryptocurrencies. ( read original story ...)
Austria Crypto Tax Will Treat Digital Tokens Like Stock
Austria says it wants to boost confidence in cryptocurrencies by taxing them like mainstream stock and bond investments. ( read original story ...)
Finnair boosts Japan and South Korea network
Finnair will launch new routes to Japan and South Korea as it reopens its Asian network next summer. A new route to Busan, South Korea’s second city, will start, plus another to Tokyo Haneda together ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-nurse gets life in prison for ‘angel of death’ murders at Yokohama hospital
Japanese court finds Ayumi Kuboki to be fully responsible for the deaths of three patients in 2016.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Shot putter Ziyad will not get RM1m reward after disqualification from Tokyo Paralympics, says sports minister
National shot putter Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli will not receive the RM1 million reward under the National Sports Incentive Scheme (SHAKAM) following his disqualification in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. ( read original story ...)
Decaying but beloved, Tokyo’s Capsule Tower faces uncertain future
When it was built in 1972, it was the capital’s only example of the metabolism architectural movement – but time has caught up with the structure ... ( read original story ...)
Man critically hurt in Tokyo train attack regains consciousness
The man was allegedly stabbed in the chest after being sprayed with pesticide during the Halloween night attack. ( read original story ...)