Why are banks not diving headfirst into crypto and decentralized finance? That might seem like a joke question given the collapse of the Terra UST stablecoin and resultant widespread carnage in the ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs may partner with FTX as the bank looks to expand its crypto derivatives offerings, report says
Goldman Sachs is in talks with crypto exchange FTX to expand its derivatives offerings, Barron's reported. The news comes as FTX seeks a license modification from the CFTC that would allow it to play ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto sponsorships boom in NBA, up 6,400% this season: IEG
Cryptocurrency brands led the NBA’s latest leg up in sponsorship revenue, according to new data from IEG’s Sponsorship Intelligence Database. ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms’ capital spending rose anew in Q1
TOKYO: Capital spending by Japanese companies grew for the fourth straight quarter in the first three months of 2022, the government reported on Wednesday, noting that spending on digital and green ... ( read original story ...)
Laid-Back Camp Film’s Trailer Previews Original Story of Cast, Now Grown-Up
The official website for the anime of Afro's Yurucamp (Yurukyan△, Laid-Back Camp Δ) manga posted the full trailer for the Eiga Yurukyan△ (Laid-Back Camp Movie) anime film on Wednesday. The trailer ... ( read original story ...)
Kurdish Restaurant Mesopotamia Serves Up Food and Culture in Kita, Tokyo
Just outside Jūjō station in Kita, Tokyo, is a place offering the food and culture of Kurdistan, one of the world’s most politically unstable regions. Its owner hopes to offer refuge to fellow Kurds ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul mission: how a marine survey in disputed waters is affecting South Korea’s long turbulent relationship with Japan
Japan lodged official protests through diplomatic channels on Monday and again on Tuesday after a South Korean survey vessel was detected in waters close to the rocky islets known as Dokdo by Seoul, ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin and ethereum: Here’s how values for crypto changed in May 2022
As the interest in crypto continues to rise, so does the interest in crypto prices. Here’s how crypto prices changed in May 2022: Bitcoin. Prices for bitcoin dropped 20.08% lowe ... ( read original story ...)
Binance’s New $500 Million Fund Is Latest Bullish Sign For Struggling Crypto Market
Binance Labs’ new fund rolls out at a time when cryptocurrencies are facing sharp losses in the aftermath of the TerraUSD/LUNA implosion. ( read original story ...)
Crypto transactions grow in the US among lower-earning and unbanked adults
Transactional cryptocurrency usage may be taking root in the US, which could benefit those with lower incomes or the unbanked. ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchange ads now allowed on Microsoft Ads (with pre-approval)
Selected cryptocurrency exchange ads will now be able to run in the US on the Microsoft Advertising Search Network. ( read original story ...)
Tech experts to Congress: Resist the crypto hype
A letter to Congress from 26 technologists is urging lawmakers to approach blockchain technologies with skepticism ... ( read original story ...)
Weekly NFT sales fall 13% to $167 million amid crypto bear market. These were the 5 best-selling digital collections.
Total NFT sales volume hit $29 billion over the past year as artists, investors, and entrepreneurs descend upon the nascent Web3 space. ( read original story ...)
Crypto SPAC deals take a long time under SEC review
The extra time being seen in regulatory reviews for crypto SPAC deals coincides with heightened regulatory scrutiny for those go-public vehicles, as well as for the crypto sector at large. By the ... ( read original story ...)
As Crypto Losses Hit Investors, Litigation Picks Up
Lawyers see an increase in lawsuits targeting issuers of digital coins and tokens. ( read original story ...)
Faf de Klerk: South Africa scrum-half to join Yokohama Canon Eagles after leaving Sale Sharks
South Africa scrum-half Faf de Klerk will join Japanese side Yokohama Canon Eagles after leaving Sale Sharks at the end of the season. The 30-year-old departs the Sharks after four seasons with the ... ( read original story ...)