A Miami man has pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, a federal crime. He used the business to exchange digital currency with customers including a known drug trafficker and money launderer.
Pastor Accused of Defrauding Investors of $3M Via Crypto Scheme Says He Got Help From ‘The Lord’
A Colorado pastor for an online church who is accused of defrauding investors of more than $3.2 million through a cryptocurrency marketplace he ran with his wife says “the Lord” helped him orchestrate
New Tokyo apartments averaged above 100 mln yen in 2023 for first time ever
The price of new apartments in Tokyo during 2023 averaged more than 100 million yen annually for the first time ever, pushed up by rising labour and construction costs as well as an influx of foreign ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s powered-down “Moon Sniper” lunar lander achieves major goals, despite engine malfunction
Japan's SLIM lunar lander tipped over on touchdown, but still captured imagery of the moon while demonstrating high-precision landing technology. ( read original story ...)
Mottainai: In Japan, creativity is key to a no-waste ideal
Japan's celebrated principles of thrift and conservation further sustainability in the culinary world, brilliantly embracing scraps, leftovers and the whole animal. ( read original story ...)
Russia’s top diplomat accuses US, South Korea and Japan of preparing for war with North Korea
Russia’s top diplomat is accusing the United States, South Korea and Japan of preparing for war with North Korea. ( read original story ...)
Things To Do In Yokohama Before Leaving For Hawaii
Infinite Wealth sees protagonist Ichiban Kasuga travel to Hawaii to track down his long-lost mother. But before you hop on the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber establishes tire sales company in Italy
Italy is one of the major tire markets in Europe, and Yokohama Rubber has been selling its tires in Italy through a local company since 1987. ( read original story ...)
I’m an American who visited 7-Eleven in Japan. I loved it, and a few things surprised me.
After visiting 7-Elevens across Japan, I fell in love with the convenience store's offerings that are a far cry from what we have in the US. ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian-born model winning Miss Japan re-ignites identity debate
That's what a tearful Carolina Shiino said in impeccable Japanese after she was crowned Miss Japan on Monday. The 26-year-old model, who was born in Ukraine, moved to Japan at the age of five and was raised in Nagoya. ( read original story ...)
Japanese business leaders return to China seeking to boost cooperation
A delegation of about 200 Japanese business leaders and CEOs returned to China this week in their first visit since 2019 as they sought to bolster economic relations in the face of geopolitical ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant further delays removal of melted fuel debris
The operator of the tsunami-hit nuclear plant in Fukushima has announced a delay of several more months before launching a test to remove melted fuel debris from inside one of the reactors. ( read original story ...)
Desperate Chinese Investors Are Pouring Into the U.S., Japan
The nation’s individual investors are desperate to shift their money out of the country—and they are willing to pay a big premium to do so.
Crypto fans got what they wanted. So why is bitcoin falling?
Cryptocurrencies were rising late last year in anticipation that the first-ever spot bitcoin ETFs would receive regulatory approval. But once they received the go-ahead, bitcoin fell.
North Korean-Linked Hackers Are Targeting Crypto Platforms More But Stealing Less, Report Says
The number of North Korean-linked hacks of cryptocurrency platforms rose to a record high in 2023, though the actual amount of funds stolen dropped around 40%, a report Wednesday from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis Inc.
Chinese Investors Are Pouring Into the U.S., Japan
Chinese individual investors are desperate to shift their money out of the country—and they are willing to pay a big premium to do so. The best example of their desperation: Some this week have been ...