Horowitz (a16z), one of Silicon Valley’s most prominent venture capital firms, the first to launch a dedicated crypto unit and one of the earliest investors in Coinbase, is announcing a new $2.2 ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s how much bitcoin is worth, says JPMorgan, as crypto faces this summer headwind
Stocks are set to continue inching higher on Thursday, as markets relax about inflation risks and exact details of what’s coming from the Federal ... ( read original story ...)
Andreessen Horowitz triples down on blockchain startups with massive $2.2 billion Crypto Fund III
While the cryptocurrency market’s most recent hype wave seems to be dying down after a spectacular rise, Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm is reaffirming its commitment to startups building blockchain ... ( read original story ...)
Andreesen Horowitz Launches $2.2 Billion Crypto Fund
The partners managing the Andreesen Horowitz crypto group have said they are “radically optimistic about crypto’s potential.” ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto billionaire Mike Novogratz says DeFi networks need to tighten their security before regulators come knocking
Mike Novogratz said his crypto contacts are telling him that regulators are increasingly focused on decentralized finance, or DeFi. ( read original story ...)
Japan advisory panel on fiscal, debt policy held final meeting – government official
TOKYO: A Japanese finance ministry panel consisting of academics and corporate executives that has offered long-term proposals on fixing the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Plays On in Oscar-Nominated Director Garrett Bradley’s New Docuseries
Two documentaries about tennis stars, one coming out on Netflix this summer and the other originally released in 1982, couldn’t be streaming at a better time. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 on the BBC
The BBC will be the ultimate destination for all the unmissable moments from this year’s Summer Olympics in Tokyo, with a jam-packed calendar of coverage across TV, radio and online ... ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles Is Already the Best Gymnast Ever. She’ll Be Even Better for Tokyo
For most people, the answer is no. But Simone Biles is not like most people, or even most Olympians. Biles has four gymnastics skills named after her, an honor reserved for the first competitor to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: BBC to broadcast more than 350 hours of TV coverage
"The anticipation for this year's Olympics is higher than ever, and we're proud to be showcasing the very best of the action," said Barbara Slater, director of BBC Sport. "There will be something for ... ( read original story ...)
Andy Murray to defend Olympic tennis title at Tokyo Games
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Andy Murray will defend his title in Tokyo after being named in Team GB’s team for the Tokyo Games ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor voices concern about Covid spread during Olympics
Naruhito said to be ‘extremely worried’ and shares widespread public unease over the Games ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor ‘extremely worried’ about Olympics amid pandemic
Japan's Emperor Naruhito is "extremely worried" that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus, the head of the Imperial Palace said Thursday with the games ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s aged Mihama nuke plant goes online despite 40-year limit, local fears
An aging nuclear reactor in Fukui Prefecture on the Sea of Japan coast was controversially brought back online this week marking the first reactor to be operational beyond the government's mandated 40 ... ( read original story ...)
In a bullish mood, Kaga Electronics bolsters EMS business with fresh M&As
Kaga Electronics connects intently with customers, propelling its growth into a global trading firm serving the entire electronics supply chain ... ( read original story ...)
Japan senior lawmaker hits out at Toshiba shareholders, calls for monitoring of activists
A senior member of Japan's ruling party on Thursday lashed out at activist investors of Toshiba Corp (6502.T) for what he said was a sole focus on short-term profits, and called for better monitoring ... ( read original story ...)