The U.S. Treasury Department is hoping to narrow in on cryptocurrency's role in illegal activities and terror financing, but is grappling with a shortage of qualified investigators and resources, ...
‘Ambitious vows’ to U.S. educator reach 100,000 at park in Sapporo
SAPPORO—April 16 has proved a particularly important date for Dr. William S. Clark (1826-1886) and his legacy in Hokkaido. On April 16, 1877, Clark, then vice president of Sapporo Agricultural College ... ( read original story ...)
Locally produced tiles clad walls and table in Blue Bottle Coffee shop in Nagoya
Japanese studio Keiji Ashizawa Design sourced local materials for the design of Blue Bottle Coffee cafe in Nagoya, Japan, which features tiles across its surfaces and lamps made from pottery plates. ( read original story ...)
As Japan’s yakuza weakens, police focus shifts to unorganized crime hired via social media
Police in Japan who were busy tracking thousands of yakuza members just a few years ago have set their eyes on a new threat: unorganized and loosely connected groups they believe are behind a series ... ( read original story ...)
US ambassador to Japan visits southern islands at the forefront of China tension
The U.S. ambassador to Japan has stressed the importance of increased deterrence and his country’s commitment to its key ally as he visited two southwestern Japanese islands at the forefront of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo startup to develop reusable rocket in tie-up with U.S. partner
Tokyo-based startup Innovative Space Carrier Inc. will develop a reusable satellite launch rocket in partnership with a U.S rocket engine maker, aiming for commercial use by around 2030. The ASCA-1 ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto lender Genesis to return $3 billion to customers in bankruptcy wind-down
Crypto lender Genesis Global received court approval on Friday to return about $3 billion in cash and cryptocurrency to its customers in a bankruptcy liquidation, leaving its owner, Digital Currency ...
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed IKS Health revives plan for IPO
The contours of the IPO are still being worked out, but it is expected to be largely an offer for sale by early angel investors and other shareholders, including Jhunjhunwala’s Rare Enterprises.IKS ...
Japan Visitors Renting Cars May See Real-Time Translation Device
It might become easier to rent a car in Japan, thanks to a new technology being embraced by Orix Auto Corp., which is testing a voice-and-display system that enables simultaneous translation in Okinawa. ( read original story ...)
New York crypto personality used ‘Seinfeld’ joke in fraud, feds reveal
A New York man swindled more than $1.3 million from friends, neighbors and investors by, among other things, getting them to invest in bogus real-estate projects involving a company named after a joke ...
Alleged crypto scammers arrested in $73 million ‘pig butchering’ scheme
The Justice Department said on Friday that it arrested two alleged scammers for laundering “at least” $73 million through shell companies connected to “pig butchering” cryptocurrency investment ...
Formidium is looking to simplify crypto accounting for businesses and investors
In a recent interview, leaders with Formidium described how their platform can help integrate digital assets into more businesses.
Tokyo struggling to deal with crop-destroying raccoon invasion
Authorities in Tokyo are struggling to deal with problems caused by an especially wily invasive species: North American raccoons. ( read original story ...)
The Mooch, Andrew Yang, and crypto’s tipping point
The most remarkable moment when it came to crypto, however, was our dinner keynote featuring Andrew Yang and Anthony "the Mooch" Scaramucci. Both men have walked in the highest corridors of U.S.
Chiba Bank Selects Moneythor to Revolutionise Personalised Banking Experiences for Over One Million Customers
Moneythor, the leading provider of real-time, personalized engagement and loyalty solutions for banks and fintech firms today announced that it has been selected by Chiba Bank, one of the leading ...
Japan’s Nikkei ends lower on tepid Wall Street, BOJ policy uncertainty
Japan's Nikkei share average snapped a three-day winning streak to end lower on Friday, tracking Wall Street's lacklustre overnight finish, while uncertainties over the Bank of Japan's policy ...