Bitcoin hit the highest since August as investors interpreted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments about progress on inflation as a sign that a less harsh monetary policy backdrop lies ahead ...
Crypto exchange Bittrex lays off more than 80 employees
Prominent cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex laid off employees Wednesday. The Bellevue, Wash.-based company slashed 83 positions, according to a Washington state filing. “Unfortunately, due to market ...
Japan’s Nikkei rises as tech stocks track Nasdaq higher
Japan's Nikkei share average rose slightly on Thursday, led by technology heavyweights after the Nasdaq jumped overnight, while a stronger yen weighed on exporters and limited the index's advance.
Governor Koike pitches Tokyo as tourist destination at London seminar
Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko is visiting London to promote her city as a tourist destination. The governor of Japan's capital is seeking to boost inbound tourism, which has been hit hard by the ... ( read original story ...)
Zopa Raises $92 Million as SoftBank Sits Out Funding Round
IAG Silverstripe – which in 2019 provided an eleventh-hour injection for Zopa to secure its banking licence – led the equity round, with participation from U.S. hedge fund Davidson Kempner and venture ...
Hokkaido citizens group conveys case of univ. student falsely accused of WWII spying
More than 80 years ago, on the day the Pacific War began, a college student was deprived of his future due to baseless spying charges. In a ... ( read original story ...)
‘Sushi Terrorism’ is the Viral Video Trend Spreading Food Safety Horror in Japan
From licking soy sauce bottles to rogue wasabi, a new trend in Japan has diners filming themselves violating food safety. ( read original story ...)
South Korea rules stolen Korean Buddhist statue must return to Japanese temple where it was stolen
A South Korean Buddhist statue must return to Japan, according to the state court. However, a Korean temple claiming ownership of the 14th-century artifact may appeal the ruling. ( read original story ...)
Crypto is now toxic on Wall Street and an overwhelming majority of traders refuse to touch it this year, according to a JPMorgan survey
A JPMorgan survey of institutional traders found that 72% don't plan on trading cryptocurrencies or digital assets this year.
Record $3.8 billion stolen in crypto hacks last year, report says
A record $3.8 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen from various services last year, with much of those thefts driven by North Korean-linked hackers, according to a report Wednesday from ...
Crypto hacks stole record $3.8 billion in 2022, led by North Korea groups
Chainalysis, a U.S.-based blockchain analytics firm, said in a report that North Korea-linked hackers stole an estimated $1.7 billion worth of crypto in multiple attacks last year, ...
‘King Kazu’ to play on aged 55 after move to Portugal
Kazuyoshi Miura will continue his professional career in Portugal at the age of 55 after the former Japan striker joined second-tier Oliveirense on loan from Yokohama FC, the Portuguese club said on ... ( read original story ...)
Aitai Kuji Interview: What It Means to Be a Female Business Owner in Japan
In an exclusive interview with GameRant, Audrey Lamsam of Aitai Kuji, shares her insights as a working woman in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan Legend Kazuyoshi Miura Signs For Portuguese Club Oliveirense Aged 55
Miura is less than a month away from his 56th birthday but he previously said that he intends to continue playing until he is 60. ( read original story ...)
This loophole could help crypto investors lower their tax bill—but don’t abuse it, says CPA
A tax loophole could be a silver lining for cryptocurrency holders who have lost money on their investment. Here's what to know.
US woman charged with financing terrorist groups through crypto
A New York City woman has been charged with using cryptocurrency to provide financial support to terrorist groups in Syria.