As the Japanese festival of Obon — or simply Bon — comes to a close, observers partake in a ceremony that some appear to celebrate as another festival on its own: Tōrō Nagashi. What it is: Tōrō ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Braggart Bought Massive Diamond With ‘Fraud’ Cash, Feds Say
I make people rich,” mogul Richard Heart declared on his cringey social media accounts before being charged by the SEC.
Bernstein says buy these assets to play the big crypto investment themes
With bitcoin's price and trading volume still little changed, Bernstein is highlighting other crypto assets with good opportunities for investors.
SEC sues crypto influencer for allegedly buying sports cars and a rare black diamond with investor funds
Crypto influencer Richard Heart is facing a lawsuit from the Securities and Exchange Commission over claims he used “at least” $12 million in proceeds from his crypto products to buy luxury products.
SEC sues entrepreneur, alleging $1 billion in unregistered crypto sales and multimillion-dollar fraud
Richard Schueler, also known as Richard Heart, defrauded investors out of millions through his Hex cryptoasset, the SEC alleged.
Bank of Japan’s Shift Helps Japanese Stocks. What It Means for the U.S.
For Japanese savers, pension funds, and insurers, staying close to home suddenly looks much more attractive than buying U.S. Treasury bonds.
Warner Bros. Japan Apologizes Over ‘Offensive’ Barbenheimer Meme
Warner Bros. Japan said in a statement: "We apologize to those who were offended by this series of inconsiderate reactions." ( read original story ...)
Japan may not be World Cup dark horses but we’re on the bandwagon
A counterattacking clinic, Erik ten Hag’s mantra and altitude excuses exposed ( read original story ...)
Japan Blockchain Association demands tax cuts for crypto
JBA seeks the elimination of income tax on the profits generated each time an individual exchanges crypto assets.
SEC sues entrepreneur over $1 billion in unregistered crypto sales and multi-million-dollar fraud
Richard Schueler, also known as Richard Heart, defrauded investors out of millions through his Hex cryptoasset, the SEC alleged.
Japan reports 24.5-bln-USD special forex account surplus in FY 2022
TOKYO, July 31 (Xinhua) -- The Japanese finance ministry on Monday reported a surplus of 3.48 trillion yen (about 24.5 billion U.S. dollars) in the country's special account for forex funds in the ...
Fact Check: Did Tokyo Billboard Show ‘Stop War, Stop Zelensky’?
However, according to at least one tweet shared online this week, support toward the Ukrainian leader is not well-shared across the country, with a billboard in one of Japan's busiest districts ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese court sentences ‘Joker’ to 23 years for stabbing passenger, setting a fire on a Tokyo train
A Japanese court has sentenced a man to 23 years in prison for stabbing a passenger and setting a fire on a Tokyo express train while dressed in a Joker costume on Halloween two years ago ... ( read original story ...)
China’s ‘Japanification’ Risk Haunts Tokyo, Too
With Chinese consumer prices trending negative, economists everywhere can’t help but view the phenomenon through the lens of Japan. ( read original story ...)
The ‘crypto couple’ is pleading guilty in their alleged $4.5 billion bitcoin heist. Here’s how the saga unfolded.
Ilya Lichtenstein and Heather Morgan, an eccentric couple known for walking a leashed Bengal cat, will plead guilty in a bitcoin-laundering scheme.
Are Crypto and Credit Cards More Alike Than We Think?
We spoke with one crypto expert about the similarities and differences between the mass adoption of credit cards and cryptocurrencies.