Tokyo stocks opened higher Tuesday as some exporter issues were supported by the weakness of the yen against the U.S. dollar ahead of the outcome of the Bank of Japan's policy meeting later in the day ... ( read original story ...)
USD/JPY Gains Before Bank of Japan as 10-Year Treasury Yield Touches New 2022 High
The Japanese Yen fell as the 10-year Treasury yield hit a new 2022 high. USD/JPY is eyeing the Bank of Japan next, but follow-through may depend on more important fundamental drivers. ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to expand COVID quasi-emergency to Tokyo, 10 other prefectures
Japan is considering placing Tokyo and 10 prefectures under a COVID-19 quasi-state of emergency to curb rapidly spreading coronavirus cases, government sources said Monday. Any declaration of a ... ( read original story ...)
Oyo Hotels targets $9-billion valuation in IPO; may get Sebi nod soon
The SoftBank Group-backed start-up is expected to get the green light to proceed with the offering this week or next after filing preliminary documents last year ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to Flag Rising Price Pressure, Maintain Ultra-Easy Policy
The Bank of Japan is expected to upgrade its inflation forecast on Tuesday and acknowledge budding signs of change in the country's deflationary mindset, as stubbornly high global commodity costs ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka responds to critics in latest Instagram Q&A: ‘IDGAF anymore’
Star tennis player Naomi Osaka recently slammed her critics during a Q&A session she held on Instagram Stories for her fans. Osaka, 24, revealed she does not care anymore about the comments of her ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fund to sell Japan, S.Korea Burger King business – Nikkei
Hong Kong fund Affinity Equity partners plans to sell its Japan and South Korean Burger King business and could fetch around 100 billion yen ($874 million), the Nikkei business daily reported on ... ( read original story ...)
How to mint crypto and influence people
In something of an EU first, Spain moved to nip such an encounter in the bud on Monday, with its national securities market commission being given the power to regulate crypto advertising. The ... ( read original story ...)
Following Thefts, Crypto.com Temporarily Halts Withdrawals
Cryptocurrency exchange platform Crypto.com announced on Monday that it was temporarily suspending withdrawals after users reported a pattern of suspicious activity. "Earlier today, a small number of ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin could tumble below $30,000 this year as the crypto bubble pops, Invesco says
"The mass marketing of bitcoin reminds us of the activity of stockbrokers in the run-up to the 1929 crash," Invesco's Paul Jackson said. ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com Suspends Withdrawals After ‘Unauthorized Activity’
Crypto.com said it stopped all deposits and withdrawals while it investigates “unauthorized activity” on some accounts. ( read original story ...)
What Is Cardano? Price Update As Crypto Spikes Ahead of SundaeSwap Platform Launch
The cryptocurrency token was one of the only major coins in the green on Monday as enthusiasts awaited the launch of a new exchange platform. ( read original story ...)
India’s Modi calls for global approach on crypto; FTSE 100 at two-year high – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Closing summary: 18:27 Time to wrap up. China’s economy has posted its slowest growth in 18 months, prompting the People’s ... ( read original story ...)
Spain takes aim at crypto influencers with new regulations
Spain is asking influencers to give its financial regulator 10-days notice on what will be included in a crypto ad and to disclose risks to followers. ( read original story ...)
Spain moves to rein in crypto-asset advertising
Spain moved on Monday to regulate rampant advertising of crypto assets, including by social media influencers, tasking the stock market supervisor with authorising mass campaigns and making sure ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo woman who thought Chinese sperm donor was Japanese sues for US$2.9 million
Married woman had sex with donor on 10 occasions after finding him on social media. She says he falsely claimed to be a single graduate of an elite university. ( read original story ...)