A lot has changed since we last saw Naomi Osaka in action. The Japanese tennis star last played at the Toray Pan Pacific Open in September 2022. Since then, she has given birth to her first child and ... ( read original story ...)
Didn’t Catch XRP and BNB’s Upswing? An Unnamed Crypto Offers New Hope
The past month has seen many top altcoins, such as BNB and XRP, rally significantly. However, if you have been late to these parties, there is no need to worry. This newly launched project offers bigger upside potential over the coming months.
Spanish Police Arrest Man Wanted by US in North Korean Crypto Case
In a statement, Spanish police said they had arrested Alejandro Cao de Benos, 48, in Madrid on Thursday as he got off a train from Barcelona. He appeared before a judge Friday and was then released, pending the formal extradition process.
Spaniard arrested for helping N.Korea evade US sanctions
Spanish police on Friday said they had arrested a man wanted by Washington for allegedly conspiring with cryptocurrency experts to help North Korea evade sanctions over its nuclear program. US federal prosecutors last year charged Cao de Benos and a British businessman,
Update on Disclosed Matter: Mitsubishi Electric Announces Name of New Subsidiary Succeeding to Automotive-equipment Business as Part of Restructuring
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today it has decided the name of its new subsidiary, Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation, ... ( read original story ...)
Unusual Names Can Complicate Life in Japan. Now Parents Are Being Reined In.
As such names have increased, so has media attention to cases of people unhappy with them. But critics say new rules may infringe on the right to be creative. ( read original story ...)
South Korea, Japan clinch $10 bln 3-year currency swap deal -statement
The central banks of South Korea and Japan sealed on Friday a $10-billion currency swap deal following an agreement between their finance ministers, the central banks said in a joint statement. The ...
Naomi Osaka Shows True Character With an Unexpected Gesture for a Die-Hard Fan
In a recent turn of events, Japanese tennis sensation, Naomi Osaka reacted to a fan’s heartwarming comment. After a long hiatus, Osaka just confirmed that she is back in the tennis circuit. She will ... ( read original story ...)
Why Trust Wallet, the CZ-Owned Crypto App, Is Looking to the UAE
Even before the US government demanded that Binance Holdings Ltd. pay $4.3 billion in fines and accused its founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao of various crimes, the crypto exchange had been facing ...
Binance’s VIP traders got sneak peek of record U.S. crypto penalty
U.S. probes into Binance date back to 2018 when the company was only a year old. Various arms of the Justice and Treasury departments have been involved.
Judge scolds SEC for apparent deception in crypto case, threatens to sanction agency
A federal judge rebuked the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday over its treatment of a crypto firm, expressing concern the agency had made “materially false and misleading representations” ...
‘I’m an alcoholic’: Ex-idol of Japan group Tokio now lectures on addiction
NAGOYA -- "I'm an alcoholic," confessed Tatsuya Yamaguchi, a former member of the popular all-male idol group Tokio, who now gives lectures on alcohol･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Sales of feudal-era weapon heat up in Japan after store uses it to thwart robbery
A Japanese weapon that traces its roots to the 1600s is gaining new interest after a jewelry store employee successfully used it to prevent a robbery last weekend. The incident: Robbers on a motorcycle pulled up in front of the store, ( read original story ...)
Crypto stocks set to start December on high note as bitcoin hits near 19-month high
Shares of crypto miners and bitcoin-tracking companies rose on Friday as the world's largest cryptocurrency extended a recent rally to touch a near 19-month high on improving risk appetite.
Crypto stocks have notched blistering triple-digit rallies this year
Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy, which holds a trove of bitcoin worth $6.5 billion, has seen its stock jump 260% in 2023. Meanwhile, crypto miners Riot Platforms and Marathon Digital have rallied about ...
Avalanche, Helium Lead Monthly Crypto Gains as Bullish Bitcoin Consolidation Spurs Altcoin Season Call
Smaller tokens outperformed bitcoin during bullish November for crypto markets.AVAX, HNT, BLUR and RUNE were among the best performers with ...