I haven’t made any ill-advised attempts, like faking my identity,” a senior member of a yakuza gang affiliated with the Yamaguchi-gumi, the nation’s largest crime syndicate, said in an interview in ... ( read original story ...)
Home price trends in Japan
This table shows the change in house prices during a single quarter, adjusted for inflation. Adjusting house price rises (or declines) for inflation produces a more accurate picture of the change in ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto feared being walled off from traditional finance. The banking crisis is fueling those worries.
The banking turmoil of the last week is the latest setback for a crypto industry that saw much of its value wiped out after the collapse of one of the largest crypto exchanges, FTX.
US banks shun crypto firms as regulatory pressures mount
People with direct knowledge of the matter say banks that were previously open to working with crypto clients, including JPMorgan and Bank of America, are now turning away.
Collateral damage: Crypto market shaken by collapse of banks
The banking turmoil of the last week is the latest setback for a crypto industry that saw much of its value wiped out after the collapse of one of the largest crypto exchanges, FTX.
Once scammed for ten grand, this VC is building a crypto security vault
One of the barriers to bringing cryptocurrency into the mainstream is the frequency of fraud in the space. Last year alone, over $3.9 billion worth of crypto was “lost”, according to an industry ...
Cybercriminals’ crypto platform ChipMixer seized in international operation
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -International authorities have cracked down on the cryptocurrency platform ChipMixer, alleging it helped obscure the digital money trail for online drug dealers, Russian military ...
Police shut down dark web crypto laundering service linked to FTX hack
An international coalition of law enforcement agencies announced on Wednesday that it had taken down the popular dark web crypto laundering service ChipMixer, seizing more than $46 million in crypto ...
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.03%
Investing.com – Japan equities were higher at the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Retail, Transportation Equipment and Mining sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 ...
Japan’s Nikkei ends fractionally higher as banking stocks recover, contagion fears remain
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index ended fractionally higher Wednesday as banking stocks bounced back after a two-day selloff on concerns over the health of the U.S. banking sector and concerns ...
Yokohama unveils Galaxy Hippo radial loader tire
WAKEFIELD, Mass. — Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America Inc. (YOHTA) has introduced the Galaxy Hippo all-steel radial tire for bucket loaders. The high-traction pattern is designed for loaders working ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Yoon seeks friend in Tokyo amid regional tensions
Yoon Suk Yeol arrives in Tokyo on Thursday on the first visit to Japan by a South Korean president in 12 years, seeking a closer relationship amid a perceived increase in regional threats from North ... ( read original story ...)
Online crypto scammers stole more than $10 billion in 2022
Internet scammers are raking in more cash than ever before...and cryptocurrencies provided them with a major assist.According to the FBI's recently released annual internet crime report, $10.6 billion ...
UAE, Japan explore fresh avenues of economic, trade cooperation
“Japan, being one of Abu Dhabi’s pre-eminent trade and investment ... seeking new or dual listings on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, the Abu Dhabi IPO Fund, which is a Dhs5 billion fund, empowers ...
Osaka Gas to secure more LNG in fiscal 2023 amid tight global supply
Osaka Gas plans to secure more liquefied natural gas (LNG) than usual in the financial year starting in April to ensure a stable supply of the fuel as global supply is expected to stay tight, its ... ( read original story ...)
S. Korean, Japanese business lobbies to meet in Tokyo as ties improve
A major South Korean business lobby said Wednesday it will hold a meeting with its Japanese counterpart Keidanren in Tokyo later this week to discuss economic cooperation between the two countries. ( read original story ...)