Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created uncertainty over the prospects of the mining business, while crypto’s global market rout has rendered it less profitable to mine tokens.
Family of Nicola Furlong, the Irish student murdered in Tokyo, brace for the release of her killer
Mother of victim says she is trying not to think about the looming release of Richard Hinds, who has reportedly shown no remorse for the crime he committed in 2012 ... ( read original story ...)
Wave created by Tonga volcano eruption reached 90 meters—nine times taller than 2011 Japan tsunami
The initial tsunami wave created by the eruption of the underwater Hunga Tonga Ha'apai volcano in Tonga in January 2022 reached 90 meters in height, around nine times taller than that from the highly ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Asking Young Adults To Drink More To Support the Country’s Alcohol Businesses
The country's tax agency is looking for a way to boost interest in entrepreneurship through drinking alcohol so they can collect the taxes. ( read original story ...)
Crypto is a ‘canary in coal mine’ for risk assets, says Hashdex’s Bruno Ramos de Sousa
Hashdex's Bruno Ramos de Sousa joins CNBC's "Crypto World" to discuss the state of digital currency markets. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get ...
Crypto: Uncertainty Returns, Bitcoin Falls
Uncertainty is back in the cryptocurrency market after more than three weeks of calm marked by the rebound in prices. Bitcoin, the king of cryptocurrencies, even managed on August 15 to once again ...
Explosion sounds heard in Yokohama
Residents of Yokohama hear explosion sounds, which the police say may have been caused by tree branches coming into ... ( read original story ...)
Kobe embraced underdog status on way to Yokohama victory
Vissel Kobe coach Takayuki Yoshida said his players embraced their status as Asian Champions League outsiders on their way to knocking J1 League leaders Yokohama F Marinos out of the continental club ... ( read original story ...)
Sport for “Everyone, Anywhere, Always” – Tokyo 2020 Keeps the City Moving
With the ambitious aim of getting 70 per cent of adults in Tokyo participating in sport at least once a week, city authorities are creating opportunities for citizens to be more active. ( read original story ...)
Aoki allegedly made requests to Tokyo Games executive before contract
The former chairman of business suit retailer Aoki Holdings allegedly gave a list of things it wants to achieve to a then-executive of the Tokyo Games organizing committee before signing a sponsorship ... ( read original story ...)
Sudden crypto drop sends bitcoin to three-week low
Cryptocurrencies fell sharply on Friday, with sudden selling dragging bitcoin to a three-week low. Bitcoin fell as much as 7.7% to $21,404 over a few minutes during the European morning, at around ...
Crypto’s Scott Melker Details Best Industry Lessons
The crypto industry is a relatively young sector, starting in 2009. Crypto industry players with years of experience under their belt have likely seen a number of pivotal events amid the sector’s ...
Japan Wants Gen Z To Drink More To Cover My $75,000 Tab
Now that the Federal Reserve is tightening, inflation is rising and corporate profits are drying up, Japan’s government is resorting to some truly weird tactics to pay its bills.
Kickstarter Game Goes Bust Gambling On Crypto, Can’t Refund Backers
The game remains game-first, crypto-second in design, but crypto funds have become, and remain, essential in getting us to the release. Unlike many of the projects that have foundered in the storm, we ...
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close flat as exporters’ gains offset by profit-taking
Tokyo stocks ended flat Friday after early gains on the yen's retreat were offset by investors opting to lock in gains. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average shed 11.81 points, or 0.04 percent, from ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo high court partially overturns transgender paternity ruling
A high court in Japan has overturned part of a lower court ruling, recognizing a father-child relationship between a transgender woman and one of her children. ( read original story ...)