Stripe announced that it would be reentering the cryptocurrency market — ending a four-year hiatus with hype around crypto definitely not abating. Today, some six months, later it’s rolling out a new ... ( read original story ...)
THG Boss Says IPO Sucked As He Bats Off “Unacceptable” Offers
After last year telling a conference that not only should he not have listed in London but that the experience “has just sucked from start to finish”, the fact that this week he has been batting off ... ( read original story ...)
Is Japan Willing to Pay the Price of Sanctioning Russia?
Prime Minister Kishida has moved forward with sanctions on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. So far the public is willing to shoulder the economic burden. ( read original story ...)
‘Pachinko’ Star Lee Minho Calls His Character “A Villain Generated by Tragedy”
The Korean superstar opens up about making his Hollywood debut in Apple TV+'s epic series and the "pressure" of anchoring an entire episode dedicated to his character's backstory. ( read original story ...)
The Buzz: Restaurant closes near Fox River Mall in Grand Chute
The restaurant, which served sushi and hibachi, quietly closed last month. Its kitchen equipment and supplies were offered in an auction. ( read original story ...)
Special Report: How crypto giant Binance built ties to a Russian FSB-linked agency
Russia's financial intelligence unit met in Moscow with the regional head of Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange. The Russians wanted Binance to agree to hand over client data, including ... ( read original story ...)
Sanctions threaten to cripple Russia’s multibillion-dollar crypto industry
U.S. officials are concerned Russia will "monetize its natural resources" for power-intensive crypto mining to evade sanctions. The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control targeted ... ( read original story ...)
No Need To Rush Your First Crypto Investment
Americans have invested in, traded, or used cryptocurrencies, reports a recent White House fact sheet. There is little doubt that crypto is here to stay in some format. But there seems little reason ... ( read original story ...)
New York Is Battleground for Crypto Mining Fight
Crypto companies are fighting a proposal in New York that would restrict the mining of digital assets, worried that other states might make similar moves. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Taxes Fall Under EU Lawmakers’ Gaze
Some worry sharing information about foreign crypto holdings is unjustified snooping – but lawmakers also reckon blockchain technology could aid tax collection. ( read original story ...)
Team GB cycling legend Laura Kenny reveals miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy since Tokyo 2020
Five-time Olympic cycling champion Laura Kenny has revealed that she suffered a miscarriage after falling pregnant following Tokyo 2020 last summer. ( read original story ...)
Anti-Beijing front: Tokyo’s support for Taipei grows
Japanese government backs Taiwanese request to attend WHO annual assembly. China boycotts Taiwan's presence in international forums. Former Japanese premier: increase military spending to res ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber develops internal tire sensor to monitor tread wear
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it has developed a technology that detects the wear condition of passenger car tires by analyzing sensing waveforms transmitted by a proprietary signal ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close lower on Fed rate hike concerns, profit-taking
TOKYO, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed lower on Friday as Wall Street's overnight drop on concerns over another rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve saw investors here lock in gains after ... ( read original story ...)
New skyscraper in Tokyo rises to dizzying 330 meters in the air
The framework of a building set to become the tallest in Japan was completed after a crane hoisted a steel frame from the ground to place it at the top on April 21. ( read original story ...)
Japan explains why it wont quit Russian energy
An exit from joint oil and gas project would undermine Western sanctions energy minister says Japans industry minister warned on F ... ( read original story ...)