We list the 19 large-cap stocks in Goldman Sachs' cryptocurrency and blockchain-exposed basket, which has crushed the S&P 500 this year. ( read original story ...)
RECUR Hopes NFT Boom will be Crypto Bridge for Legacy Brands
CEOs eye chain-agnostic NFTs to bring in household-name brands Welcome to The Ask, where each week Crypto Investor interviews essential voices doing the work to make crypto 'mainstream.' Exchange ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 relief fund for India raises over $2.2 million in donations of crypto assets
Industry giants like Ethereum creator Vitalik Buteri have donated to the COVID-19 relief fund for India set up by Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal. ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei falls amid coronavirus concerns
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average declined 134.34 points, or 0.46%, to 28,991.89. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange decreased 14.60 ... ( read original story ...)
Ben Proud and James Guy among 24 swimmers added to Team GB squad for Tokyo
The latest batch of entrants join Adam Peaty, Duncan Scott, James Wilby and Luke Greenbank, who secured their spots at the start of the year. ( read original story ...)
Mastercard and Gemini Exchange Launching Crypto Rewards Card
The US crypto exchange Gemini has partnered with Mastercard and WeBank to launch a credit card that will give its users rewards in cryptocurrency. The card ... ( read original story ...)
Tesla Sells Bitcoin, Elon Musk Denies Pumping and Dumping Crypto to Make ‘Fortune’
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy made the claim against Musk on Twitter after Tesla reported its Q1 2021 earnings. ( read original story ...)
Pittsburgh Pirates Partner With Crypto Veteran on Rewards App
The Pittsburgh Pirates are partnering with a crypto-industry veteran launching a rewards program platform, seeking to capitalize on the rising demand for more digital-focused experiences. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.46%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Tuesday, as losses in the Paper & Pulp, Railway & Bus and Real Estate sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 lost 0.46%. The best ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to issue new ¥500 coins in November after pandemic delay
Japan will begin issuing newly redesigned ¥500 coins from around November, the Finance Ministry said Tuesday, after their initial release in the first half of the fiscal year from April was postponed ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ Signals Prolonged Easing, Cuts Price Outlook as New COVID Pain Hits
In a quarterly report released after Tuesday's rate review, the BOJ slightly revised up its growth forecast and stuck to its view the world's third-largest economy would recover as robust U.S. and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to Push Olympic Sponsors on Gender After Public Blunders
Tokyo’s Olympic organizing committee is moving closer to pushing sponsors to declare gender equality and diversity goals as it looks to overcome a series of public gaffes. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s K-shaped recovery emerges in home prices amid COVID crisis
Signs of a K-shaped recovery, characterized by parts of the economy improving while others languish, are appearing in home prices. Japan's housing market is divided: Prices in urban centers are rising ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei opens marginally lower after mixed cues from Wall Street
The benchmark Nikkei stock index opened fractionally lower Tuesday after inheriting mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, with technology issues' advancing amid concerns over upcoming corporate ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Expects Solid Growth This Year and Next Year
The Bank of Japan on Tuesday slightly raised its growth forecast for Japan’s current fiscal year, predicting a lift from the global economic recovery, but said inflation was unlikely to reach the bank ... ( read original story ...)
Gold Down Ahead of Central Bank Policy Decision in Japan, U.S.
Gold was down on Tuesday morning in Asia as investors await U.S. Federal Reserve's policy decision, which will be handed down on Apr.29. Gold futures edged down 0.11% to $1,778.10 by 11:20 PM ET (3:20 ... ( read original story ...)