The cryptocurrency was endorsed by billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones. Bitcoin has increased in price following a month of decline in May. ( read original story ...)
Japanese bank boss to leave after IT failures
Koji Fujiwara, president of Japan’s Mizuho Bank, is stepping down from his role after taking the blame for IT system failures earlier this year. Fujiwara is joined at the exit door by the bank’s CIO, ... ( read original story ...)
Team GB stars may have to quarantine in a hotel before Tokyo 2020
Organisers revealed that participants from countries where a variant of concern is spreading may have to quarantine before the Olympics start and they would not even be allowed outside to train. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka must find ‘safe space’ to overcome issues, says Evert
Japan's world number two Naomi Osaka must take the time to be in a "safe space" and seek help to figure out the dilemma she finds herself in, according to American tennis great Chris Evert. Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Andy Murray on Naomi Osaka, French Open situation: Nobody came out of it well
Former world No. 1 Andy Murray has said Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open was not handled well by "both parties." ... ( read original story ...)
Athlete warning: Follow the rules at Tokyo Olympics, or else
Follow the rules when the Olympics open in just over five weeks, or else expect a warning or a fine — or anything in between. “Respect the Playbook, respect the rules,” said Christophe Dubi, speaking ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto asset manager Bitwise raises $70 million from Kravis, Druckenmiller, Bridgewater CEO McCormick and more
The cryptocurrency index fund manager raised $70 million in Series B funding. Bitwise reached profitability earlier this year, but CEO Hunter Horsley said the company wanted to get "some of the best ... ( read original story ...)
SafeMoon Crypto Fans Try To Get Kim Kardashian on Side After She Posts About Ethereum Max
The reality TV personality is being inundated with posts about SafeMoon on social media, with the people behind the posts hoping to bring the fledgling cryptocurrency to her attention. It comes after ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Investors Unshaken by Recent Market Selloff
Despite the recent crypto sell-off in May, which wiped out a significant portion of the value of the market, buyers are invested in investing. ( read original story ...)
SafeMoon Price Update as Crypto Fans Await Wallet Beta Test Sign Up Form
SafeMoon's development team is gathering volunteers for early community testing of the SafeMoon wallet. The token's price is up on the day, but it has taken a hit over the past month. ( read original story ...)
Could crypto be coming to your 401(k)?
ForUsAll Inc., a 401 (k) provider, announced earlier this month that it's striking a deal with leading crypto exchange Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) that will allow plan participants to invest up to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Rani and team to dedicate their performance to COVID warriors
In 2020 when India was grappling with a nationwide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian women's hockey team took up a unique challenge which was to raise funds in order to help feed more ... ( read original story ...)
Nostalgic Thomas using memories of the past to fuel Tokyo Olympic quest
Tokyo-bound swimmer Alys Thomas remembers the precise moment she decided she was going to become an Olympian, writes Rachel Steinberg. ( read original story ...)
Athletes face Olympic ban for violating virus rules in Tokyo
Athletes could be kicked out of the Tokyo Olympics if they violate virus rules including daily testing and mask-wearing, organisers said Tuesday as they unveiled updated guidelines just over five ... ( read original story ...)
Up to 80% of Tokyo Olympics media will be vaccinated, say organisers
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) expects 70%-80% of the news media covering the Olympics in Tokyo this summer to be vaccinated, organisers said in statement at the launch of the updated ... ( read original story ...)
Vaccine laggard Japan steps up shots with company efforts
Japanese companies have joined the effort to speed up the country's lagging coronavirus vaccine rollout before the Tokyo Olympics begin next month ... ( read original story ...)