From where the rest of the world was looking, Kristian Blummenfelt enjoyed a magical season in 2021. Sure, he didn’t win all his races, but other than a tough day thanks to a mechanical issue at the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police admit to losing 38 citizens’ personal data…that was stored on floppy disks
But in the case of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, this week they discovered that they really don’t know where the files containing personal information for over three dozen people are. So why don’t ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea urges Japan not to list mine linked to forced labor as World Heritage site
South Korea called Tuesday for Japan's retraction of a push to list a former mine linked to wartime forced labor as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, calling it "very deplorable." ... ( read original story ...)
How Crypto’s Regulatory Scene Might Evolve in 2022
Here’s what CoinDesk’s new regulatory team is watching for next year. You’re reading State of Crypto, a CoinDesk newsletter looking at the intersection of cryptocurrency and government. Click here to ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase Stock Falls Amid Wider Crypto Slump
Shares of crypto brokerage Coinbase are struggling as Bitcoin, the highest-volume cryptocurrency on the market, falls to just above $49,000. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Defending women’s singles champion arrives in Australia ahead of Grand Slam
Naomi Osaka touched down at Melbourne airport on Tuesday signalling her intent to return to professional tennis after casting doubt over her future in September. ( read original story ...)
Yearender 2021: From Warholm’s heroics to Tamberi-Barshim sharing gold, World’s Top 10 Tokyo Olympic moments
Tokyo Olympics saw athletes create new records and the Games witnessed many firsts. From Simone Biles being vocal about her mental health issues to Mutaz Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi tied for gold in ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul opposes Tokyo’s bid to include mine known for forced labor on UNESCO list
The South Korean Foreign Ministry urged Tokyo on Tuesday to stop pressing for the inclusion of the closed Sado mine, associated with the forced labor of Koreans, as part of Japan's industrial heritage ... ( read original story ...)
Daihatsu Brings Adorable Little Camping Concept To Tokyo Auto Salon
The tent on the roof doesn't look very big, but the vehicle looks so cute. Daihatsu heads to the 2022 Tokyo Auto Show with several customized models. There's one that really catches our eye, though. ( read original story ...)
Valemetostat New Drug Application Submitted in Japan for Treatment of Patients with Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma
Valemetostat New Drug Application Submitted in Japan for Treatment of Patients with Adult T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma ... ( read original story ...)
Six Numbers That Defined Crypto’s Record Year
In a year crypto’s market cap hit $3 trillion, the SEC approved its first bitcoin ETF and NFT fever pushed digital doodles to million dollar values, crypto is finally going mainstream. ( read original story ...)
With Bitcoin At $51,000, Check Out These Crypto Stocks
Cryptocurrencies have seen a lot of volatility in recent weeks. Bitcoin prices have plummeted by almost 25% from their November highs to levels of about $51,000 currently, although they have recovered ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Futures See $300M in Losses After Spot Market Drops
Almost 80% of long crypto futures positions were liquidated while $90 million in losses occurred on bitcoin futures alone. ( read original story ...)
Want a 9% Yield in 2022? Consider This Crypto Strategy
Stablecoins provide needed liquidity in the crypto market. The high yield isn’t free, as there are many risks involved. High yields may not last as the market matures. With 2021 coming to a close, ... ( read original story ...)
Cryptocurrency in 2022: Top trends likely to keep crypto space buzzing in new year
From hitting the $3-trillion market cap to the complete ban on crypto trading and mining by China, multiple events made 2021 a truly dramatic year for cryptocurrencies. ( read original story ...)
Washington grapples with how to expand crypto oversight
The cryptocurrency explosion has forced Washington to adapt federal financial rules to a quickly growing and changing industry.Americans have poured billions of dollars into cryptocurrencies and a ... ( read original story ...)