In one instance, the flamboyant pair tossed a computer down a garbage chute in a desperate bid to stymie investigators.
The Feds Are Now Using Crypto to Catch Drug Traffickers
Cyber Crime Cartels are using cryptocurrency more than ever before — and the federal agents tasked with catching them are wising up, too. In interviews with CNN, officials who track cartels explained that although cash remains the primary currency used by traffickers because it's almost entirely untraceable,
China hacked Japan’s sensitive defense networks, officials say
Beijing's compromise of Tokyo's classified cyber networks could prevent greater strategic coordination between Japan's Defense Ministry and the Pentagon. ( read original story ...)
Want to cope with heatwaves? Look to Japan’s creative cooling solutions
As extreme heat hammers the globe, one traveller discovers a wealth of cooling solutions, from high-tech underwear to ancient philosophies, on a journey round Japan. ( read original story ...)
Six-eyed orange ‘goblin’ creature found on remote Japan island. See the new species
Goblin spiders are a small, six-eyed spider that are found worldwide, but especially in tropical regions, according to a study published Aug. 1 in Zootaxa. The new species of spider doesn’t build webs and was found on Iriomote Island, which is a remote island in southwestern Japan. ( read original story ...)
Xsolla announces new partnerships to support game developers and a new Tokyo location
Xsolla president Chris Hewish discusses how Xsolla’s new initiatives are aimed at helping developers seize new opportunities. ( read original story ...)
Japan antitrust watchdog begins price-fixing probe into 4 insurers
TOKYO -- The Japan Fair Trade Commission on Monday launched a voluntary investigation into four major casualty insurers accused of colluding on premiums for corporate clients, a source familiar with ...
Returning to Tokyo after an overcrowded schedule, Masami Nagasawa’s “graceful appearance” caused exhausted Masami Nagasawa fans to sigh
Masami Nagasawa was an award presenter at the G3 Hakodate Memorial. Nagasawa returned to Tokyo the same day and many fans were waiting for her when she arrived at Haneda Airport. However, Nagasawa did not smile and left quickly. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s foreign minister meets Japanese counterpart in rare Tokyo trip
Abdollahian's visit to Japan comes amid mounting tensions in the region over Iran’s nuclear activities and attacks on commercial vessels in the Gulf. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo backs sanctions removal talks to revive JCPOA: Japan PM
Tokyo supports sanctions removal talks to revive JCPOA between Iran and world powers for the full implementation of JCPOA commitments and is ready to help in that regard, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Obero, Margalit dazzle Tokyo audience
Philippines’ former world champion Obero leads Asian dominance with five gold even as Israel’s Margalit continues her golden campaign this season ( read original story ...)
Japan raises concern over Iranian uranium program, Middle East’s suspected supplying of drones to Russia
Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed concern over Iran's uranium enrichment program and the Middle East's suspected supplying of combat drones to Russia. ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Next Craze? Orbs That Scan Your Eyeballs.
Sam Altman, OpenAI’s chief executive, has started Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project that aims to scan billions of human irises.
Best Crypto to Buy Now August 7 – Algorand, yPredict, Cronos
Consequently, the price would continue on its downward spiral. Is ALGO the best crypto to buy now? For short-term hedging, the answer is yes. Its current pump would last enough to make some short-term gains. Besides, the price of the asset is reasonably discounted at press time.
A Fake Job Offer Opened the Door to a Suspected North Korean Crypto Hack
In late July, a programmer at Estonia’s CoinsPaid, the world’s biggest crypto payment provider, met over video link with a recruiter who had reached out on LinkedIn with a lucrative job offer. During the 40-minute job interview,
Tokyo Stock Exchange taps Blue Ocean for US stock trading during daytime hours in Japan
"Our partnership with the Tokyo Stock Exchange is both a strategic development for Blue Ocean and for all Japanese investors, providing them the opportunity to trade US stocks during their daytime ...