The European Union is unlikely to impose an immediate oil embargo on Russia over its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, sources told CNBC. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens up 1.41 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened up 1.41 percent at 27,606.79 on Wednesday, while the broader Topix gained 1.17 percent at 1,956.38. TOKYO, March 23 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... ( read original story ...)
Power supply warning remains in place in Tokyo region
Japanese authorities are asking people in the Tokyo region to continue saving electricity in order to avoid a mass power outage. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM likely to order new stimulus by end-March – Yomiuri
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is likely to order an additional economic stimulus package by the end of March to cushion the impact of rising prices of oil and other goods on ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Queen Raises $1.5B in Largest Ever Female VC Fund
She was an early adopter of crypto and created one of the government’s first cryptocurrency task forces in 2014. ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com Makes a Big Move That Will Surprise Sports Fans
But how far will Crypto.com go? The digital currency exchange continues to expand its grip on sports. The platform has just signed a contract which will enable it to extend its no ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Lead VC Radar – A glance of the most active lead VCs in 2021 (Infographic)
This guest post is authored by Mark Bivens. Mark is a Silicon Valley native and former entrepreneur, having started three companies before “turning to the dark side of VC.” He is a venture ... ( read original story ...)
Ahead of Miami Open bids, Amanda Anisimova and Naomi Osaka meet Kim Kardashian
With strong ties to the South Florida area, both competitors should enjoy a home event of sorts at Hard Rock Stadium after difficult Indian Wells departures. ( read original story ...)
An Ace for NFTs? Naomi Osaka Scores FTX Deal
Here’s how tennis superstar Naomi Osaka is looking to shake up the cryptocurrency industry with her partnership with FTX. ( read original story ...)
Yu Mengyu retires from table tennis after memorable swansong at Tokyo Games
National paddler Yu Mengyu has announced her retirement after a 16-year table tennis career in Singapore, which culminated in a fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake aftermath: Japan fighting to avoid mass power cuts
Govt officials warned power supply is expected to fall short of demand Tuesday evening, and officials at Tokyo Electric Power Co. said there could be partial outages if the supply squeeze continues ... ( read original story ...)
4 Things You Can Do Now to Prepare Your Crypto Investments for Future Regulation
Regulation is coming to the crypto markets, with President Biden’s recent executive order moving it forward. Here’s what crypto investors should know. ( read original story ...)
Do Advanced In Real-Time Payments Make Crypto Less Interesting?
Real-time payment systems which are appearing in major economies around the world, undercut a claim for crypto as a fast, low-cost payments innovation. ( read original story ...)
Russian Crypto Trading Falls Even as Doubts Persist on Sanctions
Cryptocurrency trading conducted in rubles on exchanges appears to continue to decline while regulators remain adamant that digital assets are being used by Russians to evade sanctions. ( read original story ...)
Robinhood Unveils New Card Allowing Automatic Investment in Crypto
Robinhood announced that it was unveiling a new debit card that would allow customers to automatically invest in cryptocurrency with their paycheck. The Robinhood Cash ... ( read original story ...)
Russian individuals and companies are using crypto to evade sanctions, the European Central Bank says
The volume of rubles being exchanged for crypto has hit its highest point since May 2021, ECB President Christine Lagarde said at a virtual event. ( read original story ...)