New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday expanded her lawsuit against Digital Currency Group and other cryptocurrency defendants, tripling the size of their alleged fraud scheme to more than ...
Judge overturns murder conviction in stabbing case involving crypto, astral projection
In a rare move, a Franklin County judge has tossed a man's murder conviction — the "wackiest" mixed verdict by a jury according to the man's attorney.
Hyundai picks Citi, JPMorgan for IPO: Is India’s biggest listing coming soon?
Hyundai Motor has reportedly enlisted investment banks JPMorgan and Citi to advise on its anticipated India initial public offering, aiming for a minimum of $3 billion ( ₹24,900 crore). According to ...
Japanese firm Tokai hiking stake in REDC
Japanese conglomerate Tokai Corp. plans to increase its stake in listed Repower Energy Development Corp. by at least 15 percent through a block sale. REDC said in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock ...
Japanese utility to help PH plug water leaks
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office (MWSS RO) has partnered with a Japanese water utility firm to improve services in the Philippines, particularly within the concession ... ( read original story ...)
Taylor Swift Trips on Stage During Tokyo Show
Taylor Swift has tripped on stage during a performance in Tokyo on Friday night. The show was her third of four performances in Japan, marking her highly anticipated return to the stage on her ... ( read original story ...)
Japan scraps controversial foreign worker program, replacing it with new system
Japan has decided to overhaul its foreign trainee program due to criticisms of exploiting cheap labor, replacing it with a new system that aims protect the rights of trainees. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber will apply its EV marking on truck and bus tires
The E+ mark, which indicates the tire has qualities suitable for EVs, was first applied to Yokohama passenger tires in 2023. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama invests P3.5B, expands Clark operations
YOKOHAMA Rubber Co. Ltd. (YRC) committed to invest a substantial P3.5 billion or about 8.4 billion yen in its Clark-based tire plant, Yokohama Tire Philippines Inc. (YTPl). ( read original story ...)
Rumours Swirl Over Bitcoin Inventor Nakamoto’s Identity
An Australian man went on trial in London this week over his claims of inventing bitcoin -- not the first time someone has been linked to being the cryptocurrency's enigmatic creator.
A now $44-billion question: Who is bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto?
LONDON: An Australian man went on trial in London this week over his claims of inventing bitcoin -- not the first time someone has been linked to being the cryptocurrency's enigmatic creator.Computer ...
Japan’s Nikkei hits fresh 34-year highs; most Asian markets are closed for Lunar New Year holiday
China, South Korea and Taiwan's markets will be fully shut, while Singapore and Hong Kong will see a half day of trading ...
Is Bitcoin a Good Hedge Against the U.S. Dollar?
One of the reasons investors have put money into Bitcoin ( BTC 4.53%) is the belief that it can be a possible hedge against the U.S. dollar. Fluctuating currency valuations can add risk for investors ...
Crypto Stocks Rally Pre-Market as Bitcoin Tops $46K
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Japan offers $300 million backing for chip research organisation
Underpinned by billions of dollars in subsidies, Rapidus aims to mass manufacture 2-nanometre logic chips in Hokkaido and compete with leading companies such as Taiwan's TSMC.
Japan OKs new program to attract more foreign workers as its population shrinks
The Japanese government has adopted plans to scrap its current foreign trainee program, which has been criticized as a cover for importing cheap labor, and replace it with a system it says will ... ( read original story ...)