11-08-2025 – The Devil Takes Bitcoin: Uncovering the Intersection of Japan, Crime, and Cryptocurrency

Saturday, November  8, 2025, 3 PM
Jake Aldelstein (Author and Journalist)

Moderated by William Grimes (Boston University)

3 PM – Author talk / 4 PM – Book signing
Rm. 101, 610 Commonwealth Ave., Boston MA
Please register here and admission information below.

Join the Japan Society of Boston in welcoming Jake Adelstein, bestselling author of Tokyo Vice, for an inside look at his thrilling newest book, The Devil Takes Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency Crimes and the Japanese Connection. In conversation with Boston University’s Professor William Grimes, Jake will dive into the mysterious cryptocurrency heist and his experience as an investigative journalist in Tokyo, including opportunities for audience Q&A. There will be a book signing after the talk – guests can purchase copies of The Devil Takes Bitcoin at the event or bring copies of Jake’s books from home.

This event was co-organized with Scribe Publications and the BU Center for the Study of Asia at the Pardee School.

Free for BU students*/ $18 General Admission / $8 for JSB members
Ticket sales begin October 17, 12 PM ET
*BU students must register in advance and show valid BU student ID at the door.