The week started off with the news that Goldman Sachs had become the first major U.S. bank to trade over the counter, trading a bitcoin-linked instrument called a non-deliverable option with crypto ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase is diversified in crypto technology, says MoffettNathanson’s Lisa Ellis
MoffettNathanson's Lisa Ellis joins 'The Exchange' to discuss her outlook on Coinbase. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered ... ( read original story ...)
GM shuts the door on a Cruise IPO by sealing a $3.45 billion deal for control of the robotaxi firm
Cruise is now 80% owned by GM after SoftBank's exit, prompting the robotaxi tech firm to offer a new form of equity to better compete for top talent. ( read original story ...)
Block makes first steps into Japanese fintech
This week’s newsletter also features Leo Lewis on Japanese fintech, my interview with the chief executive of online mortgage provider Molo and news of more tech firms preparing to take the plunge into ... ( read original story ...)
Russia halts peace talks with Japan over sanctions
Russia and Japan have not formally ended WWII hostilities, due to island border dispute. Those prospects look dim now. ( read original story ...)
Tennis champion Naomi Osaka signs up to FTX’s sports celebrity roster to help get more women into crypto
Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has become the latest sports celebrity to partner with crypto platform FTX, which wants to get more women involved. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka, Amanda Anisimova party with Kim Kardashian ahead of Miami Open
The stars were out in Miami this past weekend. Tennis pros Naomi Osaka and Amanda Anisimova were in attendance at Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS Swim Miami pop-up at SWAN on Saturday night. Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
FTX Hires Tennis Pro Naomi Osaka as Global Ambassador
Four-time tennis Grand Slam singles champion, Naomi Osaka has been enlisted as global ambassador of FTX, the holding company of FTX.com and FTX.us. According to a company release, Osaka will become a ... ( read original story ...)
Doolittle Raid: America’s WWII attack on Tokyo
The Doolittle Raid was a 1942 bombing operation against Japan's capital, in retribution for the Pearl Harbor attack. ( read original story ...)
2014 Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic First Round MJ Hur
MJ Hur took an early lead at the first round of the 2014 Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic with a first day 64. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka takes equity stake in crypto exchange FTX
Tennis star Naomi Osaka has taken an equity stake in FTX and will be receiving compensation in crypto, the Bahamas-based cryptocurrency exchange, one of the most valuable startups in the world, said ... ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire: Tokyo – 10 tips and tricks to exorcise Shibuya
Ghostwire: Tokyo is here and it’s got more spirits to liberate than a liquor store. But if you want to save every soul in Shibuya, you’re gonna need to fight off some less pleasant ghosts, rescue some ... ( read original story ...)
Ghostwire: Tokyo Impressions – Not Your Typical Ghost Story
Part atmospheric survival horror, part action-adventure thriller, "Ghostwire: Tokyo" puts gamers in a spirit-soaked open-world adventure you might not expect ... ( read original story ...)
Cherry Blossom Festival marks 110 years, celebrates ‘multilayered’ relationship between US, Japan
Tokyo and Washington, D.C., celebrated 110 years of cherry blossoms and friendship Sunday at the U.S. capital's Cherry Blossom Festival opening ceremony. ( read original story ...)
Japan spots Russian amphibious ships traveling between its islands
Four landing ship tanks, including one with its deck full of military trucks, were seen sailing in the Pacific Ocean westbound in the middle of last week. ( read original story ...)
Going…going…gone. A small biotech throws in its IPO cards after market meltdown
If you were looking for another sign of the woeful conditions on Wall Street for biotechs, you can tee up the latest from Sagimet Biosciences. The small but eminently well-connected biotech initially ... ( read original story ...)