More than a dozen men threatened, assaulted, tortured, or kidnapped 11 victims in likely the worst-ever crypto-focused serial extortion case of its kind in the US.
Crypto emerges as key issue in 2024 U.S. elections, reshaping political contest
Cryptocurrency is fast becoming a key issue in U.S. politics, and candidates are taking notice. I explored politicians' surprising shift towards pro-crypto positions and the implications for the industry and personal freedoms with Perianne Boring,
Fugro gains offshore wind site characterisation contract in Japan
The geo-data provided by Fugro will be integral to the detailed design of the wind farm's turbine foundations and cable routes.
Trip Down Memory Lane for Japan’s Emperor and Wife on Final Day of UK Visit
OXFORD, England (Reuters) - Japan's Emperor Naruhito and his wife took a trip down memory lane on Friday, the final day of their week-long stay in Britain, with a visit to the medieval university city ... ( read original story ...)
Two U.S. airmen charged with separate sexual assaults in Japan
TOKYO — Japanese authorities have charged two U.S. Air Force personnel based on the island of Okinawa with sexual assault charges, one allegedly involving a 16-year-old minor, in two separate ... ( read original story ...)
Japan protests sex assault cases involving US military on Okinawa and their delayed disclosure
Japan’s government has protested to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo over at least two sexual assault cases involving American servicemembers on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa which have only recent ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka set to play recent grass semifinalist in her first Wimbledon since 2019
Naomi Osaka has learned who will be her opening opponent in her first return to Wimbledon since 2019 as the four-time Grand Slam champion has drawn world No. 53 Diane Parry. Osaka, a former world No. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s space agency delays launch of upgraded observation satellite on new H3 rocket due to weather
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s space agency said Friday its planned launch this weekend of a satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket will be postponed until Monday due to expected bad weather. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, said it is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei backpedals as yen intervention risks weigh
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday, giving up much of its gains from the previous session, as the yen’s slide past the closely watched 160 per dollar level put traders on high alert ...
Nikkei Closes Higher as Japanese Investors Turn Focus to U.S. Data
Japanese stocks ended higher, led by gains in machinery makers, trading houses and banks as a weak yen raises hopes for earnings growth. Itochu gained 2.6%, Fanuc added 2.1% and Mitsubishi UFJ ...
Osaka and Tokyo ranked as world’s ninth and 14th most livable cities
Osaka is the ninth most livable city in the world, the only city in Asia to crack the top 10, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2024 Liveability Index, while Tokyo placed 14th. In its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Drugmaker Looking Into Higher Death Count From Toxic Pills
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. is investigating whether 76 people have died after ingesting its health supplements containing red yeast, a higher toll than initially reported. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Hacks and Frauds Surge to $509M Q2, Immunefi Reports
Centralized crypto institutions were the prime targets, accounting for two-thirds of successful attacks, according to the Immunefi report. The findings also highlighted that Ethereum was the most ...
Bitcoin Eclipsed by Ether, Solana in Crypto Bets Tapping ETF Hype
Bitcoin’s performance is starting to be overshadowed by the Ether and Solana tokens as hype around US cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds shifts to the two smaller digital assets.Solana surged the ...
Naver-Backed Webtoon Shares Rise 9.5% After $315 Million IPO
Webtoon Entertainment Inc. shares climbed as much as 14% in the online comics company’s debut after a US initial public offering that raised $315 million, priced at the upper end of a marketed ...
Osaka governor eyes ban on mobile phone calls at ATMs
Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura said Thursday that he is considering banning people from using mobile phones while operating ATMs, in an effort to protect elderly people from fraud. Speaking to ... ( read original story ...)