In financial markets filled to the brim with froth, one of the more speculative corners is showing signs of bubbling yet again. ( read original story ...)
Data Shows Under 1% of Bitcoin and Crypto Transactions Have Criminal Intent
The new US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s recent negative comments about Bitcoin and crypto have revolved around alleged “illicit use.” However, data ... ( read original story ...)
3 crypto trading strategies for maximum returns
The three most essential crypto trading strategies for maximum returns are: The trader makes several purchases and sales every day in day trading. The trader aims to benefit from even the slightest ... ( read original story ...)
Top Crypto and Blockchain Predictions for 2021 and Beyond – Part 2
This is the second part of the top crypto and blockchain trends that are likely to continue during 2021 as the digital assets space matures. ( read original story ...)
Russia Bans Public Officials from Holding Crypto Effective April 2021.
Public officials are now banned from owning or using cryptocurrencies in Russia. Russian public officials will stop declaring crypto assets in April 2021. Those who do not declare crypto holdings ... ( read original story ...)
NTT WEST Selects Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer to Drive “Regional Revitalization Cloud” Initiative
Today Oracle announced that NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE WEST CORPORATION (NTT WEST) is using Oracle Gen2 Exadata Cloud@Customer to support the company’s “Regional Revitalization Cloud,” an ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus updates: 2 in 5 Americans live where hospitals are at capacity; Japan scrambling for ‘herd immunity’ ahead of Olympics
Australia has approved use of its first coronavirus vaccine. More than 40% of Americans live in areas running out of ICU space. Latest virus updates. ( read original story ...)
Japanese entrepreneur finds a niche offering scientific, “if brutal,” body odor analysis
For about $150, Shota Ishida's "Odorate" service will tell you, with scientific accuracy, if you stink, and what you can do about it. ( read original story ...)
JLL Chooses Outsiders to Fill Japan, India Leadership Posts
Real estate consultancy JLL has hired Ken Sakuramoto as head of equity advisory for Japan and Radha Dhir as chief executive for India. ( read original story ...)
UK Developer Grosvenor Appoints Kozo Hiratani as Japan President
Developer Grosvenor on Monday announced the appointment of Kozo Hiratani as president of the UK property group’s business in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Light 4.8 quake hits near Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan
A shallow magnitude 4.8 earthquake was reported early evening near Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan. According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the quake hit on Monday 25 January 2021 at 6 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy to recover to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, Bank of Japan’s Kuroda says
Kuroda also said a combination of expansionary fiscal and monetary policies have successfully stabilized Japan’s economy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Wants to Throw COVID-19 Patients in Jail If They Refuse to Go to the Hospital
Japan, once considered a poster child for COVID-19 containment, is introducing a draconian law as cases spike and the government panics. ( read original story ...)
Buffett Investments in Japan Struggle to Keep Up With the Market
Holdings in fossil-fuel businesses pressure companies that Berkshire Hathaway took a 5% stake in. ( read original story ...)
2020 Brought a 311% Increase in Crypto Ransomware Attacks: Chainalysis
A new report from blockchain research firm Chainalysis showed that last year, illicit activity made up 0.34% of all cryptocurrency transaction volume. In 2019, illicit activities made up roughly 2% of ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic-era central banking is creating bubbles everywhere
In 2020, cheap money, gushing in from the world’s major central banks, inflated assets and reshaped how we save, invest and spend. ( read original story ...)