Naomi Osaka shared a viral tennis meme that illustrates why singles players don't really prefer to play doubles very often. In a meme posted on Instagram, it is indicated that singles players often ... ( read original story ...)
This Week on Crypto Twitter: More BlackRock Banter as Ripple and Crypto.com Grow Globally
Also: human rights activist Alex Gladstein warned that authoritarian governments could programme CBDCs with expiry dates to induce people to spend.
LAPD shoots assault suspect inside Little Tokyo hotel
The man was expected to survive the shooting early Sunday in the Miyako Hotel, where he had been accused of threatening staff members. ( read original story ...)
Knife-wielding homeless man shot by police at Little Tokyo hotel
Authorities say the suspect walked into the lobby of the Miyako Hotel on 1 st Street in Little Tokyo around 3:30 a.m. armed with a knife. “He was inside the lobby with a knife, and he refused commands ... ( read original story ...)
TradFi Will Push The Next Leg Of Crypto Adoption
Even as the SEC continues to crackdown on crypto exchanges, stablecoin issuers and many crypto-native firms, a silver lining for crypto adoption has emerged.
I got a new debit card before a 2-week trip to Japan, but there was a much more important card to have
I didn't withdraw as much money from ATMs as I thought I would, but I used several strategies during my trip to save money on every purchase.
Man reportedly brandishes knife inside Tokyo’s busy Yamanote line
An emergency call was made Sunday by a staff member at JR Shinjuku Station, a major train terminal in Japan, reporting that a man was ... ( read original story ...)
He lost $340,000 to a crypto scam. Such cases are on the rise
Naum Lantsman was sure his cryptocurrency investments were making money. Every time he'd log on to the trading platform he was using, it looked like he was reaping windfall profits. But ...
Passengers evacuated after man allegedly pulls knife on Tokyo subway
Passengers evacuated a train in a central subway station in Tokyo after a man was seen carrying a knife on Sunday, local media reported. Three were injured during the rush to get off the train. At ... ( read original story ...)
I’ve slept in hotels around the world but was surprised to find a flashlight in every room in Japan. I was shocked to find out their purpose.
On a trip to Tokyo and Kyoto, Insider's reporter found a flashlight in every hotel room. She learned they're there for emergencies like earthquakes. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Yamanote Line train evacuated over passenger with knife
Passengers evacuated a train in central Tokyo on Sunday after a man was spotted carrying a knife. Three people were injured in the rush to get off the train. ( read original story ...)
Japan to lift the ban on foreign stablecoins like USDT in 2023: Report – Cointelegraph
None of the 31 crypto exchanges registered with Japan's Financial Services Agency are currently offering trading in stablecoins like USDT or USDC. Japanese ...
People claiming to have been duped by ‘Home Improvement’ star’s crypto scam say it was a ‘gut punch’
Zachery Ty Bryan is best known for his role as Brad Taylor on "Home Improvement" and a string of legal troubles including domestic violence charges.
Man arrested for beating his wife in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting his wife. According to police, the incident occurred at the couple’s home at around 12 noon on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Wealthy expats reject ‘unfriendly’ Tokyo for onerous work culture and slum-like housing
Tokyo ranked in the bottom 10 cities for expats to live in 2022 owing to its onerous work culture and 'unfriendliness' ... ( read original story ...)
Vacant public apartment space in Tokyo made available to young artists
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has turned vacant space in public housing into studios for young artists. The project was launched in April to provide young artists with space for creating and ... ( read original story ...)