Criminals are cashing in on bitcoin ATMs around the country, using the convenient, largely anonymous transactions for drug trafficking, money laundering and a ... ( read original story ...)
From Squid coin to memes, the ‘Wild West’ of crypto
From a dodgy digital currency inspired by Netflix hit "Squid Game" to highly-volatile dog-themed coins, the cryptocurrency sector has become riskier than ever as it soars in value. ( read original story ...)
How tech beyond Wall Street’s control pushed big money to embrace once-fringe crowds, from crypto to meme stocks
From the rise of meme stocks to the increasing mainstream adoption of crypto, Wall Street has embraced once-fringe areas of investing and finance. ( read original story ...)
Ripple to launch crypto service for financial companies amid legal battle with the SEC
Ripple is set to launch a product called Liquidity Hub that allows financial services firms to offer their customers access to cryptocurrencies. ( read original story ...)
Austria Crypto Tax Will Treat Digital Tokens Like Stock
Austria says it wants to boost confidence in cryptocurrencies by taxing them like mainstream stock and bond investments. ( read original story ...)
Finnair boosts Japan and South Korea network
Finnair will launch new routes to Japan and South Korea as it reopens its Asian network next summer. A new route to Busan, South Korea’s second city, will start, plus another to Tokyo Haneda together ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-nurse gets life in prison for ‘angel of death’ murders at Yokohama hospital
Japanese court finds Ayumi Kuboki to be fully responsible for the deaths of three patients in 2016.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Shot putter Ziyad will not get RM1m reward after disqualification from Tokyo Paralympics, says sports minister
National shot putter Muhammad Ziyad Zolkefli will not receive the RM1 million reward under the National Sports Incentive Scheme (SHAKAM) following his disqualification in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. ( read original story ...)
Decaying but beloved, Tokyo’s Capsule Tower faces uncertain future
When it was built in 1972, it was the capital’s only example of the metabolism architectural movement – but time has caught up with the structure ... ( read original story ...)
Man critically hurt in Tokyo train attack regains consciousness
The man was allegedly stabbed in the chest after being sprayed with pesticide during the Halloween night attack. ( read original story ...)
Asia Development Capital to appeal to Japan’s Supreme Court to block Tokyo Kikai’s poison pill – lawyer
Asia Development Capital will appeal to Japan's Supreme Court in its bid to stop Tokyo Kikai Seisakusho Ltd from issuing a poison pill strategy to discourage a hostile takeover, a lawyer for the fund ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka-backed Sweetgreen targets up to $2.7 bln valuation in IPO
Tennis star Naomi Osaka-backed salad chain Sweetgreen Inc said on Tuesday it was seeking a valuation of up to $2.7 billion in its initial public offering in the United States. ( read original story ...)
Japan opens to students, business travelers
Japan relaxed its entry restrictions on Monday for businesspeople, students and technical trainees, but continues to keep tourists out as the country eyes a 30 trillion yen ($265 billion) stimulus ... ( read original story ...)
Weak magnitude 2.5 earthquake at 6 km depth
Detailed earthquake information - overview map, magnitude, time, depth, source, shake map, list of reports. File an "I felt it" report if you felt the quake! Features interactive map, read user ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Price Prediction: Bitcoin Could Lose Its Crown To Ethereum By 2022 Even After Sudden Surge Toward $70,000
One hedge fund manager has made the prediction ethereum could overtake bitcoin as the most valuable cryptocurrency as soon as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei falls on stronger yen
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average tumbled 221.59 points, or 0.75%, to 29,285.46. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange dropped 16.45 points, ... ( read original story ...)