Covid accelerated a decline but a new breed of bathhouse is reimagining a Japanese tradition ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto hackers have stolen nearly $2 billion this year—Here’s why it’s a growing problem
Hackers have stolen nearly $2 billion of crypto this year and the crime trend isn't likely to stop, according to Chainalysis. Here's how to protect your funds.
Truly tasteless: Japan’s plastic food artists get creative
From the "leaning tower of pizza" to a fish slicing and cooking itself and a dragon emerging from a dragon fruit, Japanese artisans' quirky plastic food sculptures went on display this week at an ... ( read original story ...)
Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Now Says It Likely Has Enough Cash to Last Through End of Year
The company’s CFO testified the company will receive additional funds in maturing loans and sales and use tax savings in a bankruptcy hearing with creditors.
Crypto exchange FTX ordered to halt ‘false and misleading’ claims by U.S. bank regulator
A U.S. bank regulator ordered crypto exchange FTX on Friday to halt what it called "false and misleading" claims the exchange had made about whether funds at the company are insured by the government.
Ben Verlander takes on Yokohama, Japan! | Flippin’ Bats
Ben Verlander shares hisg experience traveling to Japan and visiting Yokohama stadium! Ben shares his appreciation for the fans and their incredible support for making this journey possible, he talks ... ( read original story ...)
Kids Engineer 2022 in Yokohama
These are little car models which have been developed by little kids. This scene was witnessed at the “Kids Engineer 2022” which was recently held in Yokohama, Japan, where children learned about ... ( read original story ...)
Trans woman in Japan denied status as parent of her own daughter
A trans woman in Japan was denied parental rights and recognition as the legal parent of her second daughter by the Tokyo high court due to her transition. It was ruled on Friday that the trans woman ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto analyst warns of 2008 financial crash-style “domino effect” as Bitcoin prices plunge
A crypto analyst has warned of a 2008 financial crash-style “domino effect” as more and more companies teeter on the edge of collapse amid plummeting Bitcoin prices. Lennix Lai, Director of Financial ...
Morning Bid: Japan inflation could pile pressure on yen, BOJ
Inflation figures from Japan, which could put the central bank's ultra-loose monetary policy under even more intense scrutiny, and a smattering of Chinese earnings are the juiciest morsels for ...
Japan’s largest online broker to shut crypto mining in Russia
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has created uncertainty over the prospects of the mining business, while crypto’s global market rout has rendered it less profitable to mine tokens.
Family of Nicola Furlong, the Irish student murdered in Tokyo, brace for the release of her killer
Mother of victim says she is trying not to think about the looming release of Richard Hinds, who has reportedly shown no remorse for the crime he committed in 2012 ... ( read original story ...)
Wave created by Tonga volcano eruption reached 90 meters—nine times taller than 2011 Japan tsunami
The initial tsunami wave created by the eruption of the underwater Hunga Tonga Ha'apai volcano in Tonga in January 2022 reached 90 meters in height, around nine times taller than that from the highly ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Asking Young Adults To Drink More To Support the Country’s Alcohol Businesses
The country's tax agency is looking for a way to boost interest in entrepreneurship through drinking alcohol so they can collect the taxes. ( read original story ...)
Crypto is a ‘canary in coal mine’ for risk assets, says Hashdex’s Bruno Ramos de Sousa
Hashdex's Bruno Ramos de Sousa joins CNBC's "Crypto World" to discuss the state of digital currency markets. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get ...
Crypto: Uncertainty Returns, Bitcoin Falls
Uncertainty is back in the cryptocurrency market after more than three weeks of calm marked by the rebound in prices. Bitcoin, the king of cryptocurrencies, even managed on August 15 to once again ...