"The market took the latest FOMC as dovish, but bitcoin's rally remains precarious," said Yuya Hasegawa, crypto market analyst at Japanese bitcoin exchange Bitbank. "The price did rise on Wednesday, ...
New month, new crypto market moves?
Seems like just yesterday we were ringing in the New Year, but we’ve coasted into February and all seems to be somewhat relaxed (for once) in the crypto world. French startup Sorare has signed a ...
Crypto hackers made off with an unprecedented $3.8 billion in 2022, led by North Korean-linked groups breaking their own theft records
Chainalysis said Lazarus Group, a North Korea-based cybercrime syndicate, was among the most prolific in a record year of crypto thefts.
Altcoins Lead Rally in Crypto Post-Fed as Risk Appetite Increase
A gauge of the top 100 coins is up 37% so far in 2023.Investors are “moving out the risk spectrum towards more speculative plays right now,” Matt Maley, chief market strategist at Miller Tabak + Co., ...
I asked ChatGPT to make the case for and against crypto and it weighed in on regulation, energy, and decentralization
ChatGPT has demonstrated proficiency in writing articles, real-estate listings, and even dating-app messages. But what does OpenAI's buzzy artificial intelligence tool have to say about ...
Crypto exchange Kraken shuts Abu Dhabi office
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has shut its Abu Dhabi office less than a year after securing a license in the region, a spokesperson said on Thursday, as the company seeks to sharpen its focus after ...
Desserts, baked goods steal the show at new Ukrainian restaurant in western Tokyo
When I arrived in Japan, I was surprised to learn that a Ukrainian restaurant had recently opened near Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo, and I knew I had to ... I called the following week to confirm ... ( read original story ...)
The mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto: uncovering the true identity of the bitcoin creator
the creator of bitcoin. Dorian Nakamoto: A Japanese-American man whose name and background closely matched the information shared by Satoshi Nakamoto in the original Bitcoin whitepaper. Dorian ...
SPAC Pono Two to merge with Japanese aesthetic clinic operator SBC Medical
In November, Japanese software and consulting company Heartcore said that it assisting SBC Medical in preparing for an IPO on Nasdaq. Earlier this week, Pono Two's sibling SPAC, Pono Capital (PONO), ...
SPOTTED: Expecting Naomi Osaka in NYC following pregnancy announcement
Naomi Osaka is popping up all over New York City in the wake of her announcement that she is expecting her first child, going to dinner and coffee with mother Tamaki. The former world No. 1 shared the ... ( read original story ...)
Kazuyoshi ‘King Kazu’ Miura breaks more records as the 55-year-old signs for Portuguese club Oliveirense
The legend of “King Kazu” took another turn as Kazuyoshi Miura joined Portuguese second division club Oliveirense on loan from J-League club Yokohama FC, just a month shy of his 56th birthday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Legendary investor Charlie Munger says crypto is a terrible bet, and the US should ban it entirely
Warren Buffett's 99-year-old business partner called out the wild speculation, dearth of regulation, and predatory nature of the crypto industry.
Tesla’s bitcoin holdings fell nearly $1.8 billion in value last year, as Elon Musk called crypto a ‘sideshow’
A bloodbath for crypto in 2022 saw Tesla's $1.5 billion bet on bitcoin backfire, as Elon Musk's carmaker dumped at least 75% of its position.
Japan’s crime rate increases for 1st time in 20 years due to Covid-19
Japan's crime rate increased for the first time in 20 years in 2022, as relaxed Covid-19 regulations may have led to a rise in instances of street crime, a police said on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic bribery scandal rolls on; company apologizes
A Japanese company embroiled in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic corruption scandal said Thursday it would strengthen oversight to prevent further wrongdoing. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s social media helps keep urban neighborhoods clean
TOKYO >> Prior to the pandemic, it was common to see cheerful groups of volunteers picking up trash on the streets, but COVID-19 put a kink in such community service. After several years of living ... ( read original story ...)