Bitcoin is hitting new highs today as a 10-K filed by Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) revealed that the company had purchased $1.5 billion in Bitcoin and may be purchasing other digital assets in the future. ( read original story ...)
Which Crypto Projects Are Based on Ethereum?
Crypto dapps play a huge role in the way value is transferred across the blockchain ecosystem. Here is a breakdown of the projects built on Ethereum. ( read original story ...)
Will Crypto Replace Gold As The Go-To Inflation Hedge In 2021?
During economic downturns, the historical go-to diversifier has always been gold and precious metals. Time and again, research has shown that gold holds its value exceptionally well during recessions. ( read original story ...)
CoinDesk Launches CoinDesk TV as Demand for Crypto Content Booms
Crypto and blockchain news provider CoinDesk launches CoinDesk TV, a video streaming service with live daily and weekly news coverage and shows. ( read original story ...)
FINTECH.TV Completes Funding Round For Major Global Expansion Of Fintech, Crypto And ESG Content
FIntech.TV, the new entrant media platform focused on covering early stage fintech, crypto and digital assets, and sustainable investments, announced a multimillion-dollar funding round led by Brand ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares hit fresh 30-year high on recovery hopes, earnings boost
Japanese shares surged on Monday, with both Nikkei and Topix hitting 30-year highs, as strong corporate earnings lifted investor confidence for an economic recovery from pandemic lows. ( read original story ...)
Osaka and Serena through to Aus Open 2nd round
Posted . Former Australian Open tennis champions Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka eased into the second round, after win ... ( read original story ...)
Australian Open: Serena Williams & Naomi Osaka win but Angelique Kerber loses
Serena Williams says it was a "vintage" performance as she begins her Australian Open campaign in devastating style. ( read original story ...)
HCM City in top six most preferred markets for investment: CBRE
There was an increase in interest in Ho Chi Minh City which ranked sixth among Asia Pacific investors’ most preferred property markets for investors, according to a survey by market research firm CBRE ... ( read original story ...)
Universal & Disney veteran Steve Tatham on a life in theme parks
Attractions industry veteran Steve Tatham is branching out from Universal Creative to start his own consultancy, stevetatham.com. ( read original story ...)
Wheelchair rugby player Batt refuses to “skip the line” for vaccination for Tokyo 2020
Australian wheelchair rugby player Ryley Batt said he would not "skip the line" to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Topix stock index closes at highest level since 1991
Japan’s benchmark stock barometer has closed at its highest level in 30 years, boosted by a softer yen, US stimulus hopes and a “short squeeze” sparked by investors trimming their bets against the ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama tries to convince public that integrated resorts are good
The Japanese city of Yokohama has a steep hill to climb if it hopes to stay in the integrated resort bidding competition. Hoping to convince the public that it’s still worth it, the town’s leaders ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka, ‘Vintage’ Serena Make Flying Starts At Covid-delayed Australian Open
Naomi Osaka overcame an attack of nerves and Serena Williams put on a "vintage" performance as the coronavirus-delayed Australian Open finally got underway on Monday. World number two Simona Halep ... ( read original story ...)
Too much money at stake for Tokyo Games to be cancelled, says Olympic expert
Fear of tarnishing the Olympic brand and the money it generates is the prime motivation for the International Olympic Committee to go ahead with this summer's Games in Tokyo, says one Olympic expert. ( read original story ...)
‘It remains to be seen…’: US President Joe Biden opines on 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The US President Joe Biden has said that any decision on holding the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which was postponed by a year due to COVID-19 pandemic, must be "based on science". The Games are set to ... ( read original story ...)