U.S. government officials on Wednesday started cracking down on the co-founders of the virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash, just days after a federal judge decided that the government had the authority to sanction them.
One co-founder of crypto mixer Tornado Cash arrested, another sanctioned by U.S.
Tornado Cash was sanctioned in August 2022, accused of helping to launder more than $7 billion worth of virtual currency since its creation in 2019.
Japan is set to release treated radioactive water into ocean. Is it safe? Here’s what we know
Japanese officials plan to start discharging treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, a contentious step more than 12 years after a massive earthquake and tsunami set off a ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets mixed as investors assess private business activity reports from Australia and Japan
Asia-Pacific markets are set to fall, reversing gains markets around the region made across the board on Monday. This comes as investors assess private business activity surveys from Australia and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan factory activity improved in August, and services PMI rises to 3-month high
The au Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing PMI edged up to 49.7 in August 2023 from a final 49.6 in July, above market estimates of 49.5, flash data showed ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Bay remains closed as firefighters monitor brush fire; 95% contained
Honolulu firefighters are monitoring a brush fire that broke out Monday afternoon in Waianae, sending plumes of dark smoke over the ocean. At last check, HFD said the brush fire at Yokohama Bay was 95 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Govt Issues Emergency Warning Over J-Alert Broadcasting System
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government on Thursday issued an emergency warning over the J-alert broadcasting system saying that North Korea appeared to have fired a missile and that residents of Okinawa ... ( read original story ...)
Mt Gox Bitcoin Exchange’s Karpeles Avoids Jail Time in Japan
Gox CEO Mark Karpeles speaks at a July 11, 2017, press conference at the Justice Ministry in Tokyo. Karpeles, the head of the failed Japan-based bitcoin exchange, was accused of inflating his account ...
Crypto market bounces off of recent sell-off, bitcoin rises to $26,500
Binance coin, the third largest crypto asset by market cap excluding stablecoins, gained 4%. Tokens tied to Ethereum competitors were up as well – Solana’s coin jumped 6%, while Cardano’s gained 5.5% and Polygon’s rose 4%.
Cozy up in Tokyo’s ‘Midnight Diner’ for the TV version of comfort food
The strangely addictive Japanese series is set in a small, all-night joint, run by a chef whose dishes helps strangers tap into something deep and universal. ( read original story ...)
Japan to provide $7 billion in aid to Ukraine — PM Kishida
The Japanese government plans to extend $7 billion in aid to Ukraine, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Aug. 23, as reported by news agency Interfax-Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
His pastrami sandwich is a new star of the Tokyo food scene
Smoky flavor has always tasted like home for Jeremy Freeman. Growing up in New York City, smoked salmon was of course a staple, alongside his daily whitefish salad on a bialy from Russ & Daughters. ( read original story ...)
Beware of pig butchering. Romance and investment crypto scams are on the rise, says Binance
Proof of State is the Wednesday edition of Fortune Crypto where Leo Schwartz delivers insider insights on policy and regulation. We've all gotten the text. An unknown number pops ...
FBI says North Korean hackers preparing to cash out after high-profile crypto hacks
The U.S. government said it believes North Korean hackers are preparing to cash out millions of dollars stolen during a spate of high-profile crypto hacks. The FBI said that over the past 24 hours, it ...
‘The Birds Knew:’ Shock as Couple Film Moment Earthquake Hits While in Pool
"The birds knew before it hit. So crazy," commented one user, but evidence linking unusual animal behavior before earthquake activity is weak. ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams’ US Open final outburst with Naomi Osaka had insults, smashed rackets and tears
US Open final between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will go down as one of the most controversial in history. Williams was the huge favourite, going for her 24th Grand Slam title to ... ( read original story ...)