A video has been making headlines showing a Taiwanese girl shoved by an unidentified woman while she stopped to pose for a photo at Tokyo's iconic Shibuya Crossing, drawing immense backlash and calls ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. state proposes ban on crypto ATMs
Minnesota pushes to completely outlaw digital currency kiosks as criminals drain millions from older investors.
MoonPay and PayPal partner to launch a major crypto framework
While PYUSDx is an independent issuance framework offered by MoonPay Digital Assets Limited, it is anchored by the reliability of PayPal USD. PYUSD itself is issued by Paxos Trust Company, NA, a ...
Florida man arrested over alleged $328M crypto Ponzi scheme
Accused crypto fraudster used investor funds for parties and luxury travel, prosecutors say, as federal charges filed in alleged $328 million Ponzi scheme targeting investors.
Crypto investigator ZachXBT alleges trading platform Axiom’s employee conducted insider trading
ZachXBT.alleges a senior Axiom employee used internal dashboards to access private wallet data and track traders’ activity, raising questions about potential insider trading.
The Future of Japan’s Regional Banks: Demographics, Mergers, and a Tight Market
Japan’s regional banks helped finance the nation’s post-World War II ascension. These institutions focused on local development by specializing in relationship-based lending and serving as the main ...
Tokyo court orders MUFG unit to make up for investor’s AT1 bond losses
A Japanese court on Friday ruled against Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities in a damages suit filed by an individual investor over his investment in Credit Suisse bonds that lost all their value ...
SkyDrive, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Mitsubishi Estate and Kanematsu to Conduct eVTOL Demo Flight at Tokyo Big Sight
Call for Participation: Join Our Passenger Experience Trial and Help SkyDrive Evaluate our Passenger Flow through Check-in, Security, and Boarding TOYOTA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SkyDrive Inc. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo sergeant discharged for stealing police photos of female victims
NHK has learned that a Tokyo Metropolitan Police sergeant has been discharged for allegedly engaging in indecent acts, such as stealing photos of female corpses taken during investigations. ( read original story ...)
Stalking victims and domestic abuse survivors in Tokyo’s Shinagawa ward can soon receive temporary subsidised housing
The new program will cover up to 21 nights of accommodation for Shinagawa residents, regardless of gender ... ( read original story ...)
Core inflation in Japan’s capital slows below BOJ’s 2% target in test for policy
Annual core inflation in Tokyo slowed in February, running below the Bank of Japan's 2% target for the first time in 16 months, data showed on Friday, potentially heightening friction between the ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-mayor referred to Japan prosecutors for alleged academic fraud
Investigative sources say Japanese police have referred a former mayor accused of lying about her academic background to prosecutors on suspicion of violating the local autonomy law. ( read original story ...)
Here’s Why Crypto Prices Are Falling Today: BTC, ETH, XRP and More
Crypto prices are falling ahead of BTC and ETH monthly options expiry and US PPI inflation data release today, dragging altcoins like XRP.
Turkey, Japan’s Tohoku share disaster lessons
Throughout history, Japan and Turkey have both suffered massive earthquakes. Groups from the two nations recently met to share what they've learned from the disasters and how to reduce risk in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party approves plans to beef up intelligence
The plan, which includes a ban on mobile phone usage in key government buildings, is expected to be submitted to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi next week, local media reported. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to press on with April rate rise
On the dovish side, global economic turbulence could derail Japan’s return to sustained growth and a wage-price virtuous circle. The government may also pile pressure on the central bank to avoid ... ( read original story ...)