Uber Technologies Inc. is teaming up with one of Canopy Growth Corp.'s brands to facilitate cannabis purchases and fight the illicit pot market. The U.S. tech company says it will now allow users of ... ( read original story ...)
In a first, Japan works on release of oil stores
Japan and the US will officially announce as early as this week the release of oil reserved for emergencies, according to an official related to the Japanese government. Private-sector reserves have ... ( read original story ...)
Uber Eats partners with Tokyo Smoke to offer cannabis orders
The online food ordering service announced Monday that its partnering with cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke to offer online pot orders in Canada. ( read original story ...)
PM arrives in Tokyo, beginning official visit to Japan
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Monday evening, starting his official visit to Japan. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin price news – live: Crypto market in limbo as El Salvador announces BTC city
The price of bitcoin appeared close to recovering above $60,000 over the weekend but has slipped once again at the start of the week, falling below $58,000 on Monday morning. Several other leading ... ( read original story ...)
Avalanche Surges Into Crypto Top 10 on Deloitte Deal
The Avalanche cryptocurrency surpassed Dogecoin and Shiba Inu following a deal with Deloitte to improve U.S. disaster-relief funding. Bloomberg’s Joanna Ossinger reports. ( read original story ...)
Crypto talk could ruin Thanksgiving dinner
It’s been a tough year—bitcoin hasn’t hit $100,000 (yet!)—but here’s your guide to navigating that conversation while passing the cranberry sauce. ( read original story ...)
El Salvador to build crypto-fuelled ‘Bitcoin City’
Nayib Bukele’s announcement comes just two months after cryptocurrency was adopted as legal tender in the country ... ( read original story ...)
Avalanche becomes 10th most valuable crypto coin with technology that may challenge Ethereum’s dominance
The token has doubled in value in the last month with technology that positions it as a serious Ethereum rival. ( read original story ...)
Crypto and digital markets are healthy and will continue to develop in positive way, Exos CEO says
Brady Dougan discusses opportunities and challenges in fintech and crypto assets. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to ... ( read original story ...)
Move over dogecoin: avalanche’s 100% rally this month means it’s competing with the original meme crypto to become the tenth biggest coin by market value
After doubling in price this month, avalanche is neck-and-neck with dogecoin to be the tenth biggest cryptocurrency by market value. ( read original story ...)
Paytm shares fall nearly 40% from IPO price on second day of trading
Shares in the recently listed financial services company Paytm plunged for the second day running as traders and bankers blamed one India’s worst market debuts on an overly ambitious valuation target. ( read original story ...)
From Tokyo to Tbilisi: Folashade Oluwafemiayo
Nigerian athlete will try to break the world record for the fourth time this year in the women’s up to 86kg category in Georgia ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnam’s PM Pham Minh Chinh pays 4-day visit to Japan
The Vietnamese PM is visiting Japan for an official 4-day visit, with the aim to boost bilateral ties between the two countries. The two sides are expected to discuss economic cooperation and regional ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, India foreign ministers affirm Quad cooperation
The foreign ministers of Japan and India held phone talks on Monday and affirmed their resolve to work with the other members of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan must encourage climate-transition financing to help companies -ex-BOJ executive
Japan must encourage climate-transition financing by investors as many small and medium-sized companies must reshape their business operations before becoming completely green, former Bank of Japan ... ( read original story ...)