VCs told Insider that Web3 security and compliance are in their infancy, as illustrated by recent crypto hacks.
Crypto Lawyer Kyle Roche Exits Firm Weeks After Controversial Video Leak
Roche Freedman cut ties with its founding partner days after a judge said the firm carried too much “metaphorical baggage.” ...
‘People were sucked into schemes’: Inside Molly White’s campaign against crypto
Crypto winter had just started when software engineer Molly White launched her blog, Web3 is going just great. She’s now one of the most influential blockchain skeptics.
Burger King Japan announces ‘Spy x Family’-inspired peanut butter burgers
Burger King Japan has announced its new lineup of peanut butter burgers inspired by the hit manga and anime series “Spy × Family. Starting on Friday, the fast-food chain will offer three “Peanut ... ( read original story ...)
Dividend recaps surge amid IPO standstill
Borrowers in Asia Pacific ex-Japan have raised $1.49bn year-to-date from five dividend recap deals, shows Dealogic. In comparison, two deals worth $853m were sealed in 2021, and $782m from four deals ...
U.S. Diplomat Sherman to Discuss N.Korea, China, Taiwan in Tokyo Visit
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will discuss North Korea's recent missile launches, China and tensions over Taiwan, in meetings with her Japanese and South Korean counterparts in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan raise concerns over China buying land near military bases
The Chinese company's purchase of land close to military bases has alarmed the US and Japan. A Chinese corporation bought a plot of property in Hokkaido next to a radar installation for the Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ conducts emergency bond buying to underpin debt market, but yields keep rising
Japan's central bank on Thursday said it would hold emergency bond-buying operations, offering to buy some $667 million in government debt, a move designed to put a floor under bond prices. The ...
Japanese yen hits 150 against the U.S. dollar, weakest levels not seen since August 1990
The Japanese yen weakened past 150 against the U.S. dollar, a key psychological level, reaching levels not seen since August 1990.
The crypto dream is not dead. We hope the delusions are
Crypto is an interesting technology that can do some things better–but it won't transform our economy, writes Index Ventures partner Danny Rimer.
Connecting crypto wallets is scary. Plaid wants to change that.
Plaid is trying to bring more safety and security to the chaotic world of crypto wallets, drawing on its expertise connecting fintech apps to banks.
Financial services giant Plaid makes first foray into crypto
Plaid, the financial services decacorn, has announced the launch of its first crypto-native product, Wallet Onboard. Similar to Plaid Link, which allows users to connect financial accounts to apps, ...
JPMorgan Hires Former Exec From Celsius Despite Crypto Company’s Implosion
The move, first reported by Bloomberg, comes after Celsius halted all withdrawals for users in June and filed for bankruptcy in July. Celsius owes users $4.7 billion and there are serious questions ...
Japanese yen falls to more than 30-year low against dollar
The Japanese yen on Thursday weakened to its lowest point since August 1990 against the U.S. dollar to 150, sparking lawmakers to call for fiscal action.
Osaka IR risks 3yr delay without timely govt action says MP
The Osaka IR schedule could be delayed by one to three years if the government approval is delayed,” stated Mr Ikeshita, who is a national MP representing Osaka’s 10th district. “Please show us when ... ( read original story ...)
Keeping trust with Tokyo
Christopher Jue Resources supply chain security has a place in Japan’s economic and business psyche that’s difficult to overstate. In a super-tight global gas market, there are tensions in Australia ... ( read original story ...)