In addition to donating prize money to relief efforts in Haiti following a deadly earthquake, tennis star Naomi Osaka said she plans to do more. “I feel like I’m not really doing that much,” Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
The crypto tax provision in the infrastructure bill is ‘potentially unworkable’—but Treasury may say it doesn’t matter
After contention over the language in its provision on crypto tax reporting, the Treasury may promise not to target non-brokers. ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s reputation as a bank-free zone is pulling in LGBTQ and Black Americans who want to build wealth, report says
Crypto is proving attractive to marginalized groups in the US who feel traditional financial institutions shun or take advantage of them. ( read original story ...)
Regulating crypto is essential to ensuring its global legitimacy
We must eventually find a halfway point between those with valid concerns about the anonymity crypto assets provide and those who see regulation as prohibitively restrictive on crypto. ( read original story ...)
Crypto As Part Of Your 401(k): The New Way Of Doing Things, Or A Horrible Idea?
Crypto is new. Crypto is cool, and it’s now being offered as part of 401(k) plans. But is crypto a good move for retirement? We break down the realities. ( read original story ...)
Delta surge clouds hopes for Japan GDP recovery
Japan's tepid economic growth for April-June has dimmed hopes for a quick recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, with economists predicting similarly weak numbers for July-September as the spread of ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka to donate tournament prize money to Haiti relief
"Really hurts to see all the devastation that's going on in Haiti, and I feel like we really can't catch a break," said Osaka, whose father is from Haiti. ( read original story ...)
Spectators not allowed at Paralympic Games in Tokyo due to coronavirus
The Paralympic Games will have no spectators due to coronavirus, organisers have announced. The decision was made at a four-party remote meeting between the International Paralympic Committee, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Thermal Power Analysis – Market Outlook to 2030, Update 2021
Summary "Japan Thermal Power Analysis - Market Outlook to 2030, Update 2021" is the latest report from the industry analysis specialist, that offers comprehensive information and understanding of the ... ( read original story ...)
3 Ways to Gain Exposure to Crypto Through Equities
A safer way to gain exposure to the burgeoning cryptocurrency financial instrument could be via equities. As the cryptocurrency market shows signs of life following the sharp selloff that occurred ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto ‘Experts’ are Everywhere. You Should be Skeptical Before Paying One
This seems as if it could be a disaster waiting to happen.” Before you decide to put money anywhere, make sure you educate yourself as much as possible first, and remember that you’re your best ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Market tumbles on COVID-19 concerns
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average stumbled 453.96 points, or 1.62%, to 27,523.19. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange dropped 31.41 points ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Decentralised finance: Latest front in crypto’s hacking problem
For most of the 13-year life of cryptocurrencies, exchanges were the epicentre for cyberheists. Now, a bigger hacking risk in the growing sector has exploded into view: peer-to-peer crypto platforms. ( read original story ...)
Citi named top international IPO bank in APAC ex Japan
The bank said that it has raised over $30b from IPOs for its Asian clients. Citi has been named the top international IPO bank in the Asia Pacific excluding Japan, issuing almost $5.75b in the region ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares drop on economic worries, stronger yen
The Nikkei share average closed 1.62% lower at 27,523.19, marking its biggest drop since July 30. The broader Topix slid 1.61% to 1,924.98 in its sharpest drop since June 21. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei lags amid stronger Yen
Commodity currencies trade lower amid weaker US and CN data, AUD lags; RBA Aug Minutes due on Tuesday (Aug 17th). - Financials trade generally lower amid drop in 10-yr Treasury yields. - Nikkei has ... ( read original story ...)