A senior Japanese ruling party official said cancelling this year's Olympic Games is an option if the coronavirus crisis becomes too dire, Kyodo news agency reported on Thursday, less than 100 days ... ( read original story ...)
Liquidity-fueled IPO markets break records in Q1 2021
Liquidity-fueled IPO markets break records in Q1 2021 - Q1 2021 global IPO volumes rose 85% and proceeds rose 271% year-on-ye ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei gains on global economic recovery hopes
Japanese shares inched higher on Thursday as investors picked up cyclical firms that would benefit from a global economic rebound, while financials trackedan overnight rise in Goldman Sachs and Wells ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei gains on global economic recovery hopes; banks track Goldman, Wells Fargo higher
Japanese shares inched higher on Thursday as investors picked up cyclical firms that would benefit from a global economic rebound, while financials tracked an overnight rise in Goldman Sachs and Wells ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s Kuroda: Japan core consumer prices likely to fall for time being
The Bank of Japan's Haruhiko Kuroda says Japan core consumer prices likely to fall for time being, but turn positive and accelerate the pace of increase thereafter. He said that the pace of Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s Kuroda Warns of Lingering COVID Pain on Economy
Japan's economy was picking up but any recovery was likely to be modest due to lingering caution over the coronavirus pandemic, Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda warned on Thursday. The world's ... ( read original story ...)
Russia’s flagless uniforms ‘lucky star’ for Tokyo Games
The Russian Olympic team unveiled new uniformsbearing the logo of the Russian Olympic Committee instead of the country’s flagDesigned by ZASPORT, the new uniforms feature three flamesin the colors of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan state-backed funds consider offer for Toshiba: report
Japan Investment Corp (JIC) and Norinchukin Bank are considering buying Toshiba Corp, the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun reported on Thursday, a Japan-led bid which may be more palatable to regulators and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Path to Growth and Stability in the Pacific
We’re tackling problems caused by climate change and an aging population. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase co-founder says this isn’t a market top for crypto
Crypto is in its fourth major cycle, but that doesn't mean this is a market top, Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam told CNBC after the company's Nasdaq debut. ( read original story ...)
SPAC Wrap: Focus Today was on the Coinbase Direct Listing, Will it Drive SPACs into Crypto?
In SPAC land, another day for no new S-1s or IPOs. The market was clearly focused on the Crypto milestone Coinbase listing. It begs the question, will SPACs get into crypto? ( read original story ...)
No flag allowed, but Russian colours plastered on uniforms for Tokyo Olympics
The International Olympic Committee told The Associated Press that Russian athletes in Tokyo will be allowed to wear a range of uniforms in national colours unveiled by models in a runway show in ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t go to Ontario: U.S, Japan warn travellers to steer clear but it won’t hurt the province in the long run, expert says
While COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Canada continue to rise, Ontario in particular is being called out in international warnings. Japan has designated Ontario, specifically, as a ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase Hits $100 Billion Then Slips in Landmark Crypto Listing
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. soared above a $112 billion valuation in its trading debut Wednesday, then slipped back below its opening price as Bitcoin fell from record highs and tech ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto firm Coinbase valued at more than oil giant BP
Coinbase, which runs a leading trading platform for Bitcoin, hit nearly $100bn in its stock market listing, before slipping. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase president Emilie Choi on the COIN listing: Crypto is ‘not for the faint of heart’
Subscribe to The Ledger for expert weekly analysis on fintech’s big stories, delivered free to your inbox. Today [hotlink]Coinbase[/hotlink] went public on the [hotlink]Nasdaq[/hotlink] stock ... ( read original story ...)