The world’s population is getting older in what the United Nations calls an “irreversible global trend,” driven by longer lives and smaller families. ( read original story ...)
Crypto exploit incidents rose 50%, with losses topping $1.43B in H1 2024: SlowMist
Blockchain security breaches in 2024 led to $1.43 billion in losses, with Ethereum and DeFi sectors heavily impacted.
Crypto hacks have doubled in 2024
In other news… Crypto hacks have more than doubled so far this year. Over $1.38 billion in crypto has been stolen in the first half of 2024, which is more than double the $657 million stolen in the ...
FreightTech Friday: Japan’s proposed conveyor-belt highway
This week, we showcase an innovative way to attack Japan’s logistics labor-shortage problems; Pepsi makes a new partnership in battery technology; and Walmart wins an award for its investment in ...
Mike Ford, who batted .150 for Cincinnati Reds, signs with Japan’s Yokohama DeNA BayStars
M ike Ford, who batted .150 with a home run and 15 strikeouts in 62 plate appearances for the Cincinnati Reds earlier this season, signed Thursday with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan's Nippon ... ( read original story ...)
Mt. Gox begins repaying bitcoin to creditors a decade after exchange’s collapse — what it means
The trustee for Mt. Gox, the Japanese bitcoin exchange that collapsed into bankruptcy a decade ago, said on Friday that the company has begun to make payments in bitcoin and in bitcoin cash to some of ...
🛝 Here’s what Mt. Gox bitcoin repayments mean for crypto markets
Crypto markets are reeling as the long-dreaded Mt. Gox BTC starts moving to third parties for repayment to former users of the defunct exchange. Why it matters: It's billions of dollars' worth of ...
Crypto hacking thefts double to $1.4 billion in first half of 2024, researchers say
The amount of cryptocurrency stolen in hacks globally more than doubled in the first six months of 2024 from a year earlier, driven by a small number of large attacks and rising crypto prices, ...
UAE Pavilion announces its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan
The UAE Pavilion at Expo announced their participation in Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, which will commence in April 2025 under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” The announcement was made through a groundbreaking ceremony held at the UAE Pavilion’s plot on the Expo 2025 Osaka site ( read original story ...)
Nishinomiya man not prosecuted over alleged confinement of school girl at Nagoya Station
Prosecutors have announced the non-prosecution of a 39-year-old man over the alleged confinement of a high school girl in Nagoya City last month ... ( read original story ...)
How listening for the right buzz keeps mosquitoes from mating with the wrong species
Researchers from Nagoya University in Japan have uncovered how the yellow fever mosquito and Asian tiger mosquito distinguish their own species from others. Males from these species listen for the ... ( read original story ...)
Mike Ford signs with Japan’s BayStars
First baseman and designated hitter Mike Ford has signed a contract for the 2024 season with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, the team announced Friday. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Stolen by Hackers Doubles to $1.38 Billion In First Half of This Year
The amount of cryptocurrency stolen through hacks and network exploits more than doubled to $1.38 billion in the first six months of the year, according to the blockchain intelligence firm TRM.
IPO Watch: 3 New Stocks Worth a Strong Look
This IPO marks a significant development amid a cautious environment ... will retain control of over 60% of Webtoon’s shares post-offering. Moreover, Tokyo-based LY Corp. will hold a significant stake ...
Yokohama to build new tire plant in China
Japanese tire maker Yokohama has announced it will build a new passenger car tire plant in China, located in the Qiantang New District of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is bracing for rage against the vending machine
Japan still loves cash and vending machines, but new banknotes containing hologram technology won't work in many machines without upgrades. ( read original story ...)