The SoftBank Group-backed start-up is expected to get the green light to proceed with the offering this week or next after filing preliminary documents last year ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to Flag Rising Price Pressure, Maintain Ultra-Easy Policy
The Bank of Japan is expected to upgrade its inflation forecast on Tuesday and acknowledge budding signs of change in the country's deflationary mindset, as stubbornly high global commodity costs ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka responds to critics in latest Instagram Q&A: ‘IDGAF anymore’
Star tennis player Naomi Osaka recently slammed her critics during a Q&A session she held on Instagram Stories for her fans. Osaka, 24, revealed she does not care anymore about the comments of her ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong fund to sell Japan, S.Korea Burger King business – Nikkei
Hong Kong fund Affinity Equity partners plans to sell its Japan and South Korean Burger King business and could fetch around 100 billion yen ($874 million), the Nikkei business daily reported on ... ( read original story ...)
How to mint crypto and influence people
In something of an EU first, Spain moved to nip such an encounter in the bud on Monday, with its national securities market commission being given the power to regulate crypto advertising. The ... ( read original story ...)
Following Thefts, Crypto.com Temporarily Halts Withdrawals
Cryptocurrency exchange platform Crypto.com announced on Monday that it was temporarily suspending withdrawals after users reported a pattern of suspicious activity. "Earlier today, a small number of ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin could tumble below $30,000 this year as the crypto bubble pops, Invesco says
"The mass marketing of bitcoin reminds us of the activity of stockbrokers in the run-up to the 1929 crash," Invesco's Paul Jackson said. ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com Suspends Withdrawals After ‘Unauthorized Activity’
Crypto.com said it stopped all deposits and withdrawals while it investigates “unauthorized activity” on some accounts. ( read original story ...)
What Is Cardano? Price Update As Crypto Spikes Ahead of SundaeSwap Platform Launch
The cryptocurrency token was one of the only major coins in the green on Monday as enthusiasts awaited the launch of a new exchange platform. ( read original story ...)
India’s Modi calls for global approach on crypto; FTSE 100 at two-year high – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Closing summary: 18:27 Time to wrap up. China’s economy has posted its slowest growth in 18 months, prompting the People’s ... ( read original story ...)
Spain takes aim at crypto influencers with new regulations
Spain is asking influencers to give its financial regulator 10-days notice on what will be included in a crypto ad and to disclose risks to followers. ( read original story ...)
Spain moves to rein in crypto-asset advertising
Spain moved on Monday to regulate rampant advertising of crypto assets, including by social media influencers, tasking the stock market supervisor with authorising mass campaigns and making sure ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo woman who thought Chinese sperm donor was Japanese sues for US$2.9 million
Married woman had sex with donor on 10 occasions after finding him on social media. She says he falsely claimed to be a single graduate of an elite university. ( read original story ...)
Biden to meet virtually with Japan’s Kishida Fumio Friday
President Biden will meet virtually with new Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on Friday, according to the White House.The White House says the meeting will be to "further deepen ties between our ... ( read original story ...)
Keeping Memories of the Earthquake Alive
January 17 marks the 27th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. The Magnitude 7.3 quake struck Hyogo Prefecture and surrounding areas in western Japan and left more than 6,400 people dead ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka finding joy again as she kicks off Open defense
Naomi Osaka said she is enjoying her tennis again and is having fun on the Tour after the defending champion overcame an unexpectedly stiff challenge from Colombian Camila Osorio in her opening round ... ( read original story ...)