A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation in January accelerated to 3.1% from a year earlier as prices for a wide range of services continued to rise, keeping alive expectations of further interest rate hikes by the central bank. ( read original story ...)
North Korean hackers steal record $1.5 billion in single crypto hack, security firm says
North Korean hackers have stolen $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency in a single heist, making it the largest crypto hack on record, security experts told CNN.
3 things to watch in crypto after Robinhood and Coinbase score big wins for the industry
Crypto legislation could be on the horizon, sources said. That could spark fresh inflows into crypto as institutions are encouraged by greater clarity.
Bitcoin, Ether plunge after $1.5 billion crypto hack
Crypto users are rushing to secure their digital wallets after what is being described as the biggest crypto heist - ever.Some $1.5 billion in crypto was stolen from the Bybit exchange - sparking fear ...
$1.4 Billion Bybit Crypto Heist Tied to North Korean Hackers
Researchers spot the stolen funds moving through cryptocurrency wallets that were used in earlier heists attributed to North Korea's Lazarus hacking group.
Operator of OKX crypto exchange enters guilty plea, to pay more than $504 million, US says
The operator of the OKX cryptocurrency exchange pleaded guilty on Monday to violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws by operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, and agreed to pay more ...
Argentina’s $4.6 Billion Crypto Scandal; Largest-Ever Crypto Theft
Argentine President Javier Milei faces a fraud investigation after promoting a cryptocurrency that collapsed within hours, vaporizing billions in value.
Crypto’s biggest hacks and heists after $1.5 billion theft from Bybit
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit said last week hackers had stolen digital tokens worth around $1.5 billion, in what researchers called the biggest crypto heist of all time.
Robinhood trading app says SEC dismissed crypto investigation in latest sign of easier regulation for industry
Nearly half of Robinhood’s $672 million transaction-based revenue in the fourth quarter came from a 700% rise in revenue tied to crypto trading, ...
The SEC will not sue Robinhood over crypto
Robinhood on Monday said that the SEC has closed its investigation into Robinhood's crypto unit and will not pursue action. This follows Coinbase saying ...
Bitcoin Slump: Why Is The Crypto Market Going Down? How To Turn Setback Into Golden Opportunity
using crypto market dips to recalibrate your portfolio can position you to benefit significantly when the market rebounds.
Top Japan Regional Bank Holds JGB Buying on Bet Rates to Climb
A trading room about an hour’s train ride from Tokyo is on the radar of Japanese government bond investors waiting to see whether domestic banks will resume buying the nation’s debt in earnest.Most ...
Citadel Securities Plots Jump Into Crypto Trading After Trump’s Embrace
Ken Griffin’s market-making giant Citadel Securities is looking to become a liquidity provider for cryptocurrencies, betting President Donald Trump’s embrace of the industry will usher in a boom for the asset class.
Sapporo rules NBA Legends Cup
The AcroCity-backed Negros Basketball Association (NBA) Legends Cup was nostalgic and successful as former stars of the league took time out to renew kinship with former teammates and rivals on the ... ( read original story ...)
Esports titles set for Aichi-Nagoya
From a mere exhibition pastime to a medal-winning discipline, esports established itself at the Asian Games, and the 2026 edition will feature some ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Manila plan to expand defense co-op; move ‘essentially mutual exploitation’: expert
Japan and the Philippines on Monday agreed to establish a new high-level framework to help expand defense equipment and technology exports from Tokyo, Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani announced ... ( read original story ...)