The Japanese government plans to extend $7 billion in aid to Ukraine, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Aug. 23, as reported by news agency Interfax-Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
His pastrami sandwich is a new star of the Tokyo food scene
Smoky flavor has always tasted like home for Jeremy Freeman. Growing up in New York City, smoked salmon was of course a staple, alongside his daily whitefish salad on a bialy from Russ & Daughters. ( read original story ...)
Beware of pig butchering. Romance and investment crypto scams are on the rise, says Binance
Proof of State is the Wednesday edition of Fortune Crypto where Leo Schwartz delivers insider insights on policy and regulation. We've all gotten the text. An unknown number pops ...
FBI says North Korean hackers preparing to cash out after high-profile crypto hacks
The U.S. government said it believes North Korean hackers are preparing to cash out millions of dollars stolen during a spate of high-profile crypto hacks. The FBI said that over the past 24 hours, it ...
‘The Birds Knew:’ Shock as Couple Film Moment Earthquake Hits While in Pool
"The birds knew before it hit. So crazy," commented one user, but evidence linking unusual animal behavior before earthquake activity is weak. ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams’ US Open final outburst with Naomi Osaka had insults, smashed rackets and tears
US Open final between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will go down as one of the most controversial in history. Williams was the huge favourite, going for her 24th Grand Slam title to ... ( read original story ...)
Property Outlooks, Interest Rates Roil Asian Stock Markets
Asian stock markets were uneven Wednesday as Tokyo and Hong Kong edged higher but Shanghai fell back on property-market concerns, while other regional exchanges largely finished moderately higher. In ... ( read original story ...)
Cronos Price Prediction: CRO Drops 7%; Crypto.com’s Backbone Going Strong?
Currently, Cronos is trading for about $0.05134 with a 24-hour volume of $7.29 million. The trading activity increased by 21%, and the price of CRO dropped by more than 1%.
Crypto Wire-Bitcoin’s latest drop
Cautious investors don't want crypto. Crypto markets dropped sharply towards the end of last week, leaving analysts and investors looking to traditional financial markets for an explanation. Here’s wh
Arm’s IPO poised to be the deal that SoftBank—and the IPO market—desperately need
and the deal would interlock Arm’s future with the success of the Japanese investment firm’s overall portfolio. It would also be the beginning of a saga of regulatory and corporate governance ...
Arm IPO Filing: Chip Maker Files To Go Public In The U.S.
Semiconductor chip maker Arm has officially filed for its IPO on the Nasdaq, which could spark a boom in new tech IPOs ...
Tokyo government now using generative AI at all bureaus
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is now using generative artificial intelligence at all of its bureaus. About 50,000 civil servants can use the technology. ( read original story ...)
Kim Kardashian Uses Daughter North’s ‘Rapunzel’ Braids as Jump Rope in Tokyo Vacation Video
Kim Kardashian used daughter North West's extra-long braids as a jump rope during the pair's trip to Japan with some friends. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s military plagued by culture of harassment and fear, report finds
A new report into Japan’s military has found what it says is an entrenched culture of harassment and fear, with authorities promising reform and “drastic measures.” ( read original story ...)
Sushi-loving Japan scrambles to save its fishing industry as oceans heat up
Japan's fishing and seafood industry is under threat as warming sea temperatures spur changes in marine life behavior and migration patterns. ( read original story ...)
Japan Nomura’s crypto custody firm Komainu bags Dubai license
The company also has offices in London, Dublin and Singapore. Komainu follows a slew of crypto companies that have expanded to Dubai, including Binance, OKX, Hex Trust and Nomura’s crypto subsidiary ...