Canada’s 4x100-metre relay runners, who left the Tokyo Olympics with bronze medals, will have to fish out those medals from trophy cases, mom’s house and other safekeeping spots so they can upgrade to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on Wall St. fall, rising crude oil futures
Tokyo stocks opened sharply lower Friday, weighed down by an overnight decline on Wall Street and concern over the economic impact of a rise in crude oil futures. In the first 15 minutes of trading, ... ( read original story ...)
Russian submarines test-fire cruise missiles in Sea of Japan
Two Russian Navy submarines test-fired cruise missiles in the Sea of Japan on Thursday, the Japanese government confirmed. ( read original story ...)
Why Do So Many People Want to Be Paid in Crypto?
A new survey found that a surprising amount of people would accept part or all of their paycheck in a cryptocurrency like bitcoin or ether. ( read original story ...)
Here’s why retail investors will come back to crypto, despite Fed rate hikes, says chief executive at eToro
Return of retail traders? Trading volume for bitcoin has been sluggish for the past few weeks, especially with those from retail traders, as the Federal Reserve tightens its easy ... ( read original story ...)
VCs are in hot pursuit of fintech and crypto startups, spending $30 billion — $1 out of every $5 of investment — in Q1 alone
Fintech startups remain a hot commodity, the research firm CB Insights said in its State of Venture report. ( read original story ...)
Here’s why an employee might want their wages in crypto—and the potential challenges
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Ease Firms’ Burden of Quarterly Reporting
The move is in line with a proposal by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's Finance and Banking Systems Research Commission reflecting Primer Minister Fumio Kishida's intention to overhaul quarterly ... ( read original story ...)
Last-minute tax tips for U.S. crypto investors
When accountant Zach Gordon gets calls from clients about how to handle cryptocurrency on their taxes, there is a common theme. ( read original story ...)
Crypto firm Ripple’s court battle with the SEC has gone ‘exceedingly well,’ CEO says
Ripple's fight against a lawsuit from the Securities and Exchange Commission has gone "exceedingly well," CEO Brad Garlinghouse said. ( read original story ...)
Amazon CEO Says Crypto Isn’t Coming As a Payment Option Yet
"I do believe over time that you’ll see crypto become bigger,” the CEO said. On Thursday, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy appeared on CNBC to declare that the e-commerce juggernaut was still no closer to ... ( read original story ...)
North Korean hackers linked to $625 million Axie Infinity crypto heist
The U.S. government has linked a notorious gang of North Korean hackers to a cryptocurrency address that was used last month to steal more than $600 million from a popular video game. ( read original story ...)
Team GB ordered to return Olympic medal from Tokyo 2020 Games
The British Olympic Association (BOA) announced on Thursday the team was informed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) that it must return the silver medals from the 4x100m relay event won ... ( read original story ...)
Dinner and a comedy show are expat staples at Irish pub in central Tokyo
An Solas, an Irish pub on a street corner in Shibuya is a likely place to find expats from around the world, a bite of traditional Irish food and a good laugh. ( read original story ...)
Three-quarters of Japan firms bemoan current yen weakness as bad for business
More than three-quarters of Japanese firms say the yen has declined to the point of being detrimental to their business, a Reuters poll found, with almost half of companies expecting a hit to earnings ... ( read original story ...)
Simone Biles Says Walking Out of Tokyo Olympics Event Was ‘My Biggest Win’
Tim Clayton/Corbis via Simone Biles. Simone Biles faced criticism after pulling out of multiple events at the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health last summer ... ( read original story ...)