It might become easier to rent a car in Japan, thanks to a new technology being embraced by Orix Auto Corp., which is testing a voice-and-display system that enables simultaneous translation in Okinawa. ( read original story ...)
New York crypto personality used ‘Seinfeld’ joke in fraud, feds reveal
A New York man swindled more than $1.3 million from friends, neighbors and investors by, among other things, getting them to invest in bogus real-estate projects involving a company named after a joke ...
Alleged crypto scammers arrested in $73 million ‘pig butchering’ scheme
The Justice Department said on Friday that it arrested two alleged scammers for laundering “at least” $73 million through shell companies connected to “pig butchering” cryptocurrency investment ...
Formidium is looking to simplify crypto accounting for businesses and investors
In a recent interview, leaders with Formidium described how their platform can help integrate digital assets into more businesses.
Tokyo struggling to deal with crop-destroying raccoon invasion
Authorities in Tokyo are struggling to deal with problems caused by an especially wily invasive species: North American raccoons. ( read original story ...)
The Mooch, Andrew Yang, and crypto’s tipping point
The most remarkable moment when it came to crypto, however, was our dinner keynote featuring Andrew Yang and Anthony "the Mooch" Scaramucci. Both men have walked in the highest corridors of U.S.
Chiba Bank Selects Moneythor to Revolutionise Personalised Banking Experiences for Over One Million Customers
Moneythor, the leading provider of real-time, personalized engagement and loyalty solutions for banks and fintech firms today announced that it has been selected by Chiba Bank, one of the leading ...
Japan’s Nikkei ends lower on tepid Wall Street, BOJ policy uncertainty
Japan's Nikkei share average snapped a three-day winning streak to end lower on Friday, tracking Wall Street's lacklustre overnight finish, while uncertainties over the Bank of Japan's policy ...
The US ambassador to Japan visits southern islands at the forefront of China tension
The U.S. Ambassador to Japan has stressed the importance of increased deterrence and his country’s commitment to the alliance with its key ally as he visited two southwestern Japanese islands at the forefront of Tokyo's tension with Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Special Relationship’ With Myanmar Has Abetted Decades of Military Rule
In light of EAO and NUG leaders’ recent talks in Tokyo, The Irrawaddy revisits a column from 2022 exploring Japan’s decades-long ties with Myanmar’s military regimes. ( read original story ...)
How One Hack Sparked a Mission to Democratize Crypto
crypto to realize its full potential Lei Mingda is the co-founder of JOJO. He previously co-founded DODO, a decentralized digital asset exchange, and studied for his Ph.D. in physics from Peking ...
Coinbase targets $600 billion overseas opportunity for crypto
With Australia potentially approving bitcoin ETFs this year, more investors are looking for crypto exposure in their retirement plans.
Nigeria court rules Binance executive can face trial on behalf of crypto exchange
A Nigerian court on Friday ruled that Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan can stand trial on behalf of the cryptocurrency exchange in an ongoing tax evasion case. Binance and executives Gambaryan, a U.
Gymnast Sunisa Lee won gold in Tokyo. Now she’s back to silence her doubts.
Three years after winning gymnastics’ biggest prize, Sunisa Lee’s biggest challenge has been feeling like she deserved it. ( read original story ...)
Tennis Champ Naomi Osaka’s Company Hana Kuma Boards ‘Julie Keeps Quiet,’ Ahead of Cannes World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Tennis champion Naomi Osaka's company Hana Kuma has boarded Leonardo Van Dijl's debut feature "Julie Keeps Quiet" ahead of its world premiere on Saturday in Cannes Critics' Week. The film is being ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney is using American influencers to target U.S. customers
Tokyo Disney Resort will open a massive expansion that includes new lands and attractions modeled after its hit films “Frozen,” “Tangled,” and “Peter Pan.” ... ( read original story ...)