Crypto Firm Circle Eyeing Hong Kong Policies With Asia in Focus
US-based Circle Internet Financial Ltd. is closely watching regulatory developments in Hong Kong after the territory’s new crypto
2023-06-27 10:45
Japan’s Biggest Bank MUFG Is in Talks to Issue Global Stablecoins
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. is in talks with companies behind popular global stablecoins as well as other
2023-06-23 08:51
BlackRock Sees Institutional Adoption of DeFi ‘Many Years Away’
Major institutional investors are still far away from being able to participate in decentralized finance, according to an
2023-06-23 08:23
Manhattan man arrested after raping, giving drugs to a 14-year-old girl who overdosed in hotel room, prosecutors say
A 54-year-old Manhattan man was arrested after he allegedly raped and gave drugs to a 14-year-old girl who overdosed in a New York City hotel room, according to prosecutors.
2023-06-17 12:22
Biggest Crypto Stablecoin Tether Was Once Backed by Chinese Securities
Tether Holdings Ltd. once counted securities issued by Chinese companies among the reserves backing its USDT stablecoin, the
2023-06-16 21:19
Australian Senator David Van denies third sexual misconduct claim
David Van faces calls to quit parliament after allegations of inappropriate touching.
2023-06-16 14:47
Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
2023-06-16 12:22
Woman alleges she was sexually assaulted by UFC fighter Conor McGregor following NBA Finals game -- allegations he denies
A woman alleges she was sexually assaulted by UFC fighter Conor McGregor after Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Miami on June 9, according to demand letters written by her attorney.
2023-06-16 11:18
Bill Cosby faces new lawsuit in Nevada after state drops statute of limitations on sexual assault
Several women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual abuse in the past filed a new lawsuit Wednesday asking for a jury trial against the comedian in Nevada, where a new state law recently took effect that eliminates the statutes of limitations for many sexual assault cases.
2023-06-15 14:23
The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma
Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.
2023-06-12 06:26
Rolex or Faux-lex? Custom officers find fake luxury watches worth over $1.2 million at LAX
Rolex or Faux-lex? US Customs and Border Protection officers in Los Angeles recently seized dozens of fake luxury watches that -- if they were legitimate -- would have been valued at more than $1.2 million, authorities said.
2023-06-11 14:18
Juilliard fires professor after independent investigation finds credible evidence of misconduct
Robert Beaser, the former chair of The Juilliard School's composition department, was fired after an independent investigation found credible evidence the professor engaged in sexual misconduct with students, the prestigious performing arts school in New York announced Thursday in a memo sent to students, staff, and faculty.
2023-06-11 03:17