The war in Ukraine has made the goal of nuclear disarmament more difficult, Japan's prime minister said on the 78th anniversary of the U.S. bombing. ( read original story ...)
Crypto hedge funds are being hit by shutdowns, lagging returns in 2023
ABOUT 13 per cent of crypto hedge funds have shut down so far this year, as weak performance and difficulties in accessing banking services weighed on the industry, according to data tracked by ...
‘This isn’t some random dude with a duffel bag’: To catch fentanyl traffickers, feds dig into crypto markets
The Biden administration has intensified its focus on tracing cryptocurrency payments that some of the most dangerous Mexican drug cartels use to buy fentanyl ingredients from Chinese chemical ...
Hipster Hubby and His Rapper Wife Admit to Extraordinary Crypto Heist
The aspiring rapper and her hubby used a variety of methods to hide their $4.5 billion loot, including buying gold coins that were then buried.
Woman stabbed outside Osaka apartment
A 31-year-old woman was stabbed outside her apartment in Osaka on Saturday night, police said Sunday. According to police, the victim, who is a Korean national, called 110 at around 7:30 p.m. and said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan fly in under radar to make case for World Cup glory
Japan have flown in under the radar to become the team to beat, along with England, at the Women's World Cup and boasting the tournament's leading scorer in Hinata Miyazawa."I think we were left behind by the sudden strides that the rest of the world were making, ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com was among dozens of potential suitors for FTX Europe. But the bankruptcy estate isn’t selling it
July, the FTX bankruptcy estate launched a $320 million lawsuit against the executives of subsidiary FTX Europe. Led by former Enron steward John Ray III, the debtor’s estate has been on a crusade to claw back funds for the failed crypto exchange,
Japan: Massive Grass Fire Breaks Out At Fireworks Festival Venue In Tokyo 4
A large grass fire broke out at the Itabashi Fireworks Festival in northwestern Tokyo on Saturday, August 5, forcing the cancellation of the event due to safety concerns. According to the Metropolitan ... ( read original story ...)
Biles tops competition in first outing since Tokyo Games
Simone Biles made a triumphant return to gymnastics on Saturday in suburban Chicago, eclipsing the field by an enormous margin in her first competitive event since the Tokyo Olympics two years ago. Th ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Massive Grass Fire Breaks Out At Fireworks Festival Venue In Tokyo
A large grass fire broke out at the Itabashi Fireworks Festival in northwestern Tokyo on Saturday, August 5, forcing the cancellation of the event due to safety concerns. According to ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Today: Coincheck Fallout Spurs Concern, UK Sees First Crypto Holdup
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has restricted withdrawals of all digital assets and halted trading of every currency other than bitcoin after hackers stole 523 million of Coincheck ...
Mystery as headless man found in ‘love hotel’ as woman and her parents accused of murder
Hitoshi Ura, 62, was found dead in a room in Sapporo - a famous red light district known for prostitution hotels - three weeks ago. A hotel employee discovered the body headless and in the bathtub, ... ( read original story ...)
China Is Losing Out as Global Funds Chase Returns in Japan Stocks
Japan is leaving China behind as Asia’s two largest stock markets compete for investor capital, with the latter’s prospects clouded by long-running concerns about economic growth and geopolitical ... ( read original story ...)
I’m an American who ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner at McDonald’s in Japan. All 3 meals blew away the chain’s US offerings.
Since moving from the US to Japan, I've tried McDonald's menu items that I can only find in Japan, like Shaka Shaka Chicken and Uji Matcha Frappes. ( read original story ...)
Japan defeats Norway to reach World Cup quarterfinals, await US-Sweden winner
Japan's players celebrate after Hinata Miyazawa scored their third goal during the Women's World Cup second round soccer match between Japan and Norway in Wellington, New ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Nagoya see off Niigata to put pressure on J1 leaders
Nagoya Grampus edged Albirex Niigata 1-0 in the J-League first division on Saturday, moving to within two points of leaders Vissel Ko ... ( read original story ...)