North Korean hackers stole some US$659 million worth of crypto assets through multiple hacks in 2024 as it continues its malicious cyber activities to fund its illicit weapons programs, a joint ...
‘We’re just getting started’: How the crypto industry plans to remake Washington
The cryptocurrency industry spent a mint to elect pro-crypto candidates during the 2024 campaign cycle — and now, it’s ready to reap the returns. The industry ramped up its political engagement in a ...
Crypto bank Sygnum achieves unicorn status with new funding round that gives it a valuation of $1 billion
Sygnum, a crypto bank based in Switzerland and Singapore, has raised $58 million, giving the privately-held company a valuation of $1 billion. The round was led by Bitcoin-focused investment firm ...
Top Crypto Projects in the Carbon Credit Industry
Climate change has become a pressing global issue, and innovative solutions are emerging to combat its effects. Among these, carbon crypto projects are playing ...
Instead of an IPO, Voice Translator Pocketalk Raises USD 15.8M from Investment Firm
Pocketalk, the Japanese company behind the eponymous “two-way voice translator,” has raised JPY 2.5bn (USD 15.8m) in funding from Kado Investment, a Tokyo-based investment firm. Terms of the deal were ...
Global Data Center Leader EdgeConneX Unveils Plans for Japanese Market Entry
Density data center solutions, announces its inaugural entry into the Japanese market to support the nation's increasing demand for robust digital and AI infrastructure. EdgeConneX is commencing a ...
Osaka a ‘fun underdog’ in Australian Open
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick analyze Naomi Osaka's chances in the Australian Open, discussing why she's a "fun underdog" to bet on each round. ( read original story ...)
How to watch Osaka vs. Muchova online for free
9Now is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 falls as chip shares slump
Tokyo's benchmark stock index slid more than 2 percent at one stage on Tuesday as investors sold off semiconductor-related issues.
Europe, US stock futures climb while Nikkei slides as US inflation data awaited
S&P 500 futures were 0.3% firmer. European futures were up 0.8% and FTSE futures were broadly steady. But in Asia, Japan's Nikkei slumped 1.8% and touched a six-week low as investors shed chip stocks ...
Stock market today: Asian markets are mixed, echoing trading on Wall Street
Asian shares are mixed after gains for oil and gas producers helped offset drops for Nvidia and other Big Tech companies on Wall Street.
US futures steady, Japan slides in nervous wait for US CPI
US equity futures rise slightly, but Japan's Nikkei falls 1.5% amid high Treasury yields and inflation concerns ...
Bank of Japan to discuss interest rate hike next week – deputy chief
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino has signaled that an interest rate hike may be on the cards at the monetary policy meeting on January 23-24, as many of the shocks to the Japanese economy ...
Tsunami alert lifted after magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan
The agency initially gave the magnitude estimate at 6.9, but later revised it down. There were no immediate reports of damage. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service mood improves, rising costs cloud outlook
Japan's service-sector sentiment improved in December but companies expect conditions to sour ahead, a government survey showed on Tuesday, a sign the rising cost of living was weighing on household spending. ( read original story ...)
Map: 6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Japan
A strong, 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Japan on Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 9:19 p.m. Japan time about 7 miles ... ( read original story ...)