Japan’s former princess Mako has relocated to New York City with her new husband Kei Komuro after leaving the royal family. The couple, who married last month, arrived in New York on Sunday after a 12 ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of England governor ‘very uneasy’ about inflation amid ‘tight’ labour market – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto VC firm Paradigm debuts monster $2.5 billion fund
As the crypto market continues to push towards new heights, investors are finding heightened LP appetite for exposure to the space, leading to new venture funds that are huge — even by 2021 standards. ( read original story ...)
Charities see more crypto donations. Who is benefiting?
As the biggest cryptocurrencies flirt with record high values, they're increasingly becoming bigger sources of revenue for charities. However, the number of charities accepting the virtual currencies, ... ( read original story ...)
Solana becomes the 3rd crypto that can be tracked on the Bloomberg terminal after bitcoin and ethereum
For example, Sam Bankman-Fried, the head of crypto exchange FTX, has said solana has the capacity for mass adoption as it can run more transactions per second with fewer fees than ethereum. And ... ( read original story ...)
These Two Alt Coins Are Headed For a Boost Says Crypto Analyst
Popular crypto trader also expects that Bitcoin will likely consolidate higher between $65,250 to $65,500. Cruptocurrency Polkadot that trades under the symbol DOTUSD could more than double to touch a ... ( read original story ...)
A group of crypto investors has raised $3 million as part of an effort to buy a rare copy of the US Constitution
ConstitutionDAO has so far raised 732 ehter worth more than $3.4 million in its bid to buy the incredibly rare document. ( read original story ...)
Infrastructure bill’s crypto tax provisions to be signed into law—and 5 other crypto updates you should know
From the infrastructure bill's cryptocurrency tax provisions set to be signed into law to bitcoin's Taproot going into effect, here's what to know in the crypto world. ( read original story ...)
Japan Seeks OK to Release 1,000 Tanks of Treated Radioactive Water Into Pacific Ocean
The release could begin in Spring 2023, but the plan is facing fierce opposition from fishermen, local residents, and China and South Korea. ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan to Discuss Lifting Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel as China Ramps up Production
The two nations also formed the Japan-U.S. Commercial and Industrial Partnership, which could alleviate or even eliminate the tariffs. ( read original story ...)
‘I was anxious at first’: how Covid helped vaccine-sceptic Japan overcome its hesitancy
Japan ranks among the most Covid-immunised countries, but only months ago the story was very different ... ( read original story ...)
Vaccine site for foreigners in Tokyo’s Kita Ward
A coronavirus vaccination site has opened in Tokyo's Kita Ward for foreign residents who have yet to get their first and second shots. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Former Princess Mako Arrives In New York City to Start a New Life
Last month, after years of tabloid controversy, Mako married her college sweetheart, Kei Komuro, who works at a law firm in Manhattan. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Still Has Detractors, But The Reasons Are Outdated
It should be clear to anyone that is paying attention that the era of crypto has true and fully arrived. Far gone are the days when crypto was viewed as a fringe technology, and not a day goes by ... ( read original story ...)
Cryptocurrency Price Check: Taproot Activated; AMC Accepts Crypto
Bitcoin's Taproot upgrade is activated, while AMC says it will accept cryptocurrency and federal tax laws are adjusted to include crypto. ( read original story ...)
Billionaire Coinbase Cofounder Nabs $2.5 Billion For Crypto’s Biggest Venture Fund Ever
Cryptocurrency-focused Paradigm announced Monday morning it has raised $2.5 billion from investors for the largest cryptocurrency venture fund ever, surpassing the $2.2 billion raised by Silicon ... ( read original story ...)