Apparently, space wood is a thing. Japanese researchers are preparing to launch the world’s first satellite made from wood following a successful experiment on board the International Space Station ... ( read original story ...)
$400 million worth of crypto was stolen in first quarter of 2023, a 70% decline from same period last year, analysis shows
Less crypto is being stolen this year, thanks to industry-wide implementation of anti-money laundering standards, and increased efforts by law enforcement and regulators to go after bad actors, according to new research by TRM Labs,
Ledger’s Crypto Wallet Innovation Is Blasphemy to the Faithful
In this edition of the Bloomberg Crypto newsletter, Hannah Miller explores a crypto contradiction locked in hardware:
FTX’s Dr. Frankenstein Tries to Revive Dead Crypto Exchange
Current FTX CEO John Ray III has spent long hours working toward restarting FTX, and there are some companies lining up to potentially offer aid and funds.
Chinese Labs Are Selling Fentanyl Ingredients for Millions in Crypto
Cryptocurrency-tracing firm Elliptic today released new findings that offer a glimpse of an underreported role of cryptocurrency in the global fentanyl trade: the wholesale supply of ingredients to fentanyl producers around the world.
Seoul Skeptical as Japan Eyes Release of Contaminated Water From Nuclear Plant
Japan wants to release more than a million tons of water from the plant, and Koreans fear Japan is poisoning the seas. To prove them wrong, the ... ( read original story ...)
Nvidia’s AI, Metaverse Investments Keep Business Humming After Crypto Mining Demand Withers
In March, Nvidia announced an alliance with Microsoft MSFT -0.1% that focuses on bringing the industrial metaverse and AI to enterprises via cloud computing platform Azure. Upon the announcement, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reiterated that his goal was to to bring new AI, simulation and collaboration capabilities to every industry.
Japan’s govt. reports errors in linking ‘My Number’ IDs with bank accounts
The Japanese government has reported errors in linking "My Number" IDs with individuals' bank accounts for receiving public money payments.
What the heck is this huge sumo wrestler doing at Ryogoku Station in Tokyo?
In Japan, Ryogoku in Tokyo is synonymous with Kokugikan, the local stadium where the main Grand Sumo Tournament takes place every year. ( read original story ...)
Climate activists disrupt European business jet event demanding a ban
Activists supporting Greenpeace, Stay Grounded, Extinction Rebellion, Scientist Rebellion and other climate movement groups hold banners during a demonstration against Private jets at the European Bus ... ( read original story ...)
Delegation from South Korea visits Japan to inspect Fukushima nuclear plant
Nuclear experts from South Korea began a two-day tour of the Fukushima nuclear power complex on Tuesday, before a controversial plan by Japan to release slightly radioactive wastewater into the sea. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin climbs back above $27,000 after Hong Kong greenlights some retail crypto trading
Cryptocurrency prices moved higher on Tuesday after Hong Kong's securities regulator announced it will allow retail trading of certain crypto assets starting June 1.Bitcoin rose 1.7% to $27,293.64, according to Coin Metrics.
Crypto City: Guide to Osaka, Japan’s second-biggest city
Osaka may or may not have been Satoshi’s home, Binance has moved in, the city hosted Devcon 5, and there’s finally a Bitcoin ATM again! ( read original story ...)
Meltem Demirors bet her career on crypto when it was in the doldrums. Now she’s one of the industry’s biggest investing stars.
Meltem Demirors took a gamble on crypto investing when it was shunned by many VCs. Now she's a top seed investor and one of crypto's biggest stars.
Crypto giant Binance commingled customer funds and company revenue, former insiders say
Reuters found no evidence that Binance client monies were lost or taken. SEC chair Gary Gensler has said that many crypto exchanges offering securities to U.S. customers are not complying with laws ...
Hong Kong’s Small Investors Get Crypto Greenlight
Hong Kong’s securities regulator said it will allow small investors to trade cryptocurrencies, lifting a ban that was in place for years. There are a few caveats. Retail investors will be restricted t ...