Former chief executive of bitcoin and crypto exchange BitMex Arthur Hayes has warned a "disastrous global financial meltdown" could be about to crash the bitcoin price and crypto ...
Crypto conglomerate Digital Currency Group to shut down a CT business
Embattled cryptocurrency conglomerate Digital Currency Group is shutting down one of its Stamford-based subsidiaries, while another of its businesses has filed for bankruptcy and faces federal charges ...
Kishida says he will nominate new Bank of Japan chief next month
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Sunday he would nominate a new Bank of Japan governor next month, as markets test whether the central bank will change the ultra low-rate policy of the ...
Kobayashi back on track after second Ski Jumping World Cup gold in Sapporo
Ryōyū Kobayashi got his second gold medal from the three International Ski and Snowboard Federation Ski Jumping World Cup legs in Sapporo on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
What Do Tech Layoffs Mean for the Crypto Universe?
Layoffs at crypto companies have sparked concerns that the crypto winter could be longer and colder than many expected. Reduced investor expectations might actually be a good thing for crypto. The ...
Japanese gov’t to nominate new central bank chief in February: PM
The Japanese government will nominate the successor to outgoing Bank of Japan BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda in February for the parl ...
The US Government Wants You To Know It’s Cracking Down on Crypto
Crypto Twitter panicked, and so did crypto prices. Bitcoin and Ethereum each fell nearly 5% in just a few minutes, amounting to a flash crash. What big player was caught in the DOJ's crosshairs?
Crypto Lender Genesis Files For Bankruptcy: Here Are The Companies That Have Collapsed So Far
With the industry facing a “crypto winter” many crypto companies, from exchanges to hedge funds, have had to deal with the fallout.
Japan’s Kishida says he will nominate new BOJ head next month
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Sunday he would nominate a new Bank of Japan governor next month, as markets test whether the central bank will change the ultra low-rate policy of the ...
Man indicted over fire that killed 2 in apartment building for homeless people in Hokkaido
Prosecutors in Sapporo have indicted a 67-year-old man who set fire to a two-floor apartment building for homeless people, in which he also lived, killing two people, last September, Hokkaido ... ( read original story ...)
‘Not soulless blocks of rice’: the secret world of Japan’s robot sushi chefs
Cutting-edge technology is helping food chains reach the holy grail of flawless, contactless, low-budget dining ... ( read original story ...)
Ski jumping: Ryoyu Kobayashi soars to season’s 2nd World Cup win in Sapporo
Japan's Ryoyu Kobayashi won his second ski jumping World Cup event of the season and 29th overall on home snow Sunday, scoring a co ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tower lit in red on Lunar New Year’s Eve
On the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year, the iconic Tokyo Tower in the Japanese capital was lit in red to celebrate the traditional festival. In its fifth run this year, the special illumination ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s former coach revitalises Karolina Pliskova
It was a vintage performance from the 30th seed, a two-time Grand Slam finalist. She sent down six aces and lost just 11 points in her nine service games and, on this form, must be rated a danger to a ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Genesis execs claimed they raised millions for crypto hedge fund just as former company neared bankruptcy
A former Genesis employee sent a message to a prospective investor in December, pitching a new crypto hedge fund.
B. League: Parks, Nagoya win 4th straight; Levanga loses in Ramos return
Parks' Nagoya Diamond Dolphins highlighted an otherwise difficult game day with a 90-71 win over the Ibaraki Robots at the Kamisu Disaster Prevention Arena. ( read original story ...)