The cryptocurrency industry is throwing its weight around in D.C. amid an attempt to require increased tax compliance. ( read original story ...)
US head of crypto exchange Binance quits after three months
Brian Brooks, chief executive of Binance’s US arm, has announced that he is stepping down from his position at the embattled cryptocurrency exchange after only three months, citing “differences over ... ( read original story ...)
Split over crypto tax threatens to bog down infrastructure bill
US lawmakers are split over how to tax and regulate cryptocurrency transactions, in a dispute that threatens to slow the passage of Joe Biden’s $1tn bipartisan infrastructure bill. The White House has ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto community slams ‘disastrous’ new amendment to Biden’s big infrastructure bill
Biden’s major bipartisan infrastructure plan struck a rare chord of cooperation between Republicans and Democrats, but changes it proposes to cryptocurrency regulation are tripping up the bill. The ... ( read original story ...)
There are 2 competing crypto tax amendments to the Senate’s infrastructure bill—here’s what each would mean for the industry
Two competing crypto tax amendments to the Senate's infrastructure bill has provoked concern within the crypto community. ( read original story ...)
White House Chooses Sides In Showdown Over Competing Infrastructure Bill Crypto Amendments
The White House has stated its preference for a crypto amendment to the Infrastructure Bill that many industry insiders say is shortsighted and could hamstring the industry in the U.S for years to ... ( read original story ...)
Already the GOAT, Christine Sinclair Wins Olympic Gold with Canada
Portland Thorns captain Christine Sinclair (seen here in 2019 at the World Cup in France) played 86 minutes in Canada’s victory over Sweden in Yokohama August 6, helping the country earn its first ... ( read original story ...)
Canada beats Sweden on penalties to win Olympic gold in women’s soccer
There was no Olympic heartache this time around for the Canadian women's soccer team. No controversy or last-minute heroics from the opposition like in 2012. No repeat of the semifinal elimination ... ( read original story ...)
Sinclair to keep playing for Canada after country’s first women’s Olympic soccer gold
Christine Sinclair was convinced Canadian women's soccer had the potential to stand atop an Olympic podium. She just didn't think there was enough runway left in her storied, landscape-altering career ... ( read original story ...)
Gucci’s Latest Pop-Up Is All About Japanese Architecture
And from now until August 15, the public can also join in the festivities by visiting the Gucci Bamboo House, a pop-up experience flanking Gucci’s iconic Bamboo handbags. For the exhibition, Gucci ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia’s Largest-Ever IPO Began With a Bruising Overhaul
This week, in a remarkable turnaround, Bukalapak went public in the country’s largest-ever initial public offering. The company, an Indonesian hybrid of Amazon.com Inc. and Shopify Inc., raised $1.5 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Society 5.0: An Upcoming Age of Renaissance
Japan introduces Society 5.0, the vision for an advanced human-centered society that will use technology to fulfill human needs at its best. ( read original story ...)
New time, venue for women’s soccer final because of heat
The women’s Olympic soccer final between Canada and Sweden has been shifted from a scheduled morning start in Tokyo to a night-time kick off in Yokohama on Friday. ( read original story ...)
U.S. to face Japan for gold medal in baseball
Baseball is an outlier sport at the Olympics, but the surroundings of the gold medal game between the United States and Japan will have a familiar feel for two players on the U.S. roster. Japan will ... ( read original story ...)
US swimmer Simone Manuel echoes tennis star Naomi Osaka on athlete interviews
Echoing Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka, US swimmer Simone Manuel is demanding an end to athlete interviews immediately following defeats. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Was Promised Glory and Riches. It Got an Olympics in a Bubble.
The Games failed to live up to their economic promise and cast a harsh light on Japan’s political culture. Some feel ‘a hunger for a new system.’ ... ( read original story ...)