Brazil’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Mercado Bitcoin, today announced it raised $200 million from the SoftBank Latin America Fund. The investment values Mercado’s parent company, 2TM Group, at $2 ... ( read original story ...)
Courts should be able to reverse crypto transactions and unmask the people behind them, US congressman says
Until the industry can come up with solutions to manage ransomware attacks, crypto anonymity will be hard to sustain, Rep. Bill Foster said. ( read original story ...)
Mercado Bitcoin, Brazil’s first crypto exchange, raises $200M from SoftBank
Mercado Bitcoin, a Latin American digital assets exchange, has raised $200 million in Series B funding from the SoftBank Latin America Fund. The round values 2TM Group, Mercado Bitcoin’s non-operating ... ( read original story ...)
Billionaire Steve Cohen’s Point72 is hunting for a crypto chief after saying it would be remiss to ignore digital assets
Steve Cohen-led $22 billion hedge fund Point72 said crypto-related bets would be made via its flagship fund or its private investment unit. ( read original story ...)
Lindsey Vonn Says Naomi Osaka ‘Shined A Huge Global Light’ On Mental Health
Olympic gold medalist and world champion skier Vonn says 'being present' is as important as strength and conditioning in the Olympics, and also shares her thoughts on Naomi Osaka, Roger Federer and ... ( read original story ...)
Dujardin seeks third individual dressage gold in Tokyo
Charlotte Dujardin will aim to become the first British woman to win three consecutive individual dressage gold medals after being named in the team for the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Says It Is Ready for Covid-19. What About Earthquakes?
They’re the other potential catastrophe at the Olympics. Organizers hope that any tremors will be small ones, but they’re preparing for anything. ( read original story ...)
Japan says Olympics with no fans still possible as COVID spreads
Vaccination efforts stepped-up as Tokyo, set to host the Olympics in just over 3 weeks, sees 12 straight days of rising week-on-week coronavirus cases. ( read original story ...)
Fukushima, Japan earthquake industry loss estimated $2.63bn: CRESTA
Having previously explained that the Magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck off the coast of the Fukushima region of Japan on February 13th 2021 was likely ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Basho could have significant impact on sport
Sumo lovers in central Japan will see their sport return with a bang, as the upcoming tournament is primed to be one of the most significant in recent memory. ( read original story ...)
Alex Morgan Hits Out at Tokyo Olympics Organizers Over Strict Rules for Children at Games
U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan has hit out at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over rules preventing athletes from bringing their children with them to the upcoming Olympics Games in Japan. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020: Charlotte Dujardin set to bid for dressage three-in-a-row
Double Olympic individual dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin will bid for a historic three-in-a-row at Tokyo 2020. ( read original story ...)
3 weeks before games, Japan still unsure about spectators
Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga was still uncertain whether fans can be allowed at the Tokyo Olympics because of growing concern about rising COVID-19 cases on Thursday only three weeks before the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Black Widow’ serial killer, who murdered 3 lovers, loses execution appeal
Her lawyers argued that she suffered from dementia, but the appeal was dismissed. A 74-year-old woman known as Japan's "Black Widow" has lost her appeal against death row for the murder of three male ... ( read original story ...)
‘Release The Doge!’—Elon Musk Gives The Dogecoin Price A Sudden Boost As Bitcoin And Ethereum Lead The Crypto Market Lower
Dogecoin, the meme-based cryptocurrency that's a favourite of Tesla billionaire Elon Musk, has suddenly shot higher—jumping after Musk once again tweeted in support of ... ( read original story ...)
Indian crypto exchanges flounder as banks cut ties after RBI frown
Indian cryptocurrency exchanges are scrambling to secure viable, permanent payment solutions to ensure seamless transactions after banks and payment gateways started cutting ties with them, six ... ( read original story ...)