Launching a crypto hedge fund in the United States is a complicated endeavor, especially given the rapidly evolving and dynamic crypto industry, and the area of the law associated with it. Take ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto tax amendment fails to pass in the Senate despite last-minute compromise in infrastructure bill
The crypto tax reporting amendment, which clarifies who is impacted by the new rules, failed to pass in the Senate by just one vote on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Robust Exports Drive up Japan’s Current Account Surplus in Jan-June
Japan's current account surplus jumped in the first half of this year as exports to the United States and Asia boomed, data showed on Tuesday, with robust global demand for durable goods helping to ... ( read original story ...)
Harris’ spouse to represent US at Paralympic Games in Tokyo
Doug Emhoff, the spouse of Vice President Kamala Harris, is taking his first solo trip abroad and will lead a delegation to the Paralympic Games in Tokyo later this month. ( read original story ...)
The Leap Year: Team GB athletes’ wait for Tokyo 2020
Following the news that Tokyo 2020 was to become the first Olympic Games to be postponed in its 125 year history, photographer Sam Mellish undertook a project to show the resilience of British athlete ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank Group ‘cautious’ on China investments
Japan's SoftBank Group will take a cautious approach to investments in China where it is facing "tough challenges", founder Masayoshi Son said Tuesday, as the company posted a drop in first-quarter ... ( read original story ...)
There’s an Earthquake Coming!
Apparently, earthquake early warning, or E.E.W.—the technology that Allen had been championing since 2001—could feel routine, like an everyday inconvenience. In fact, the warning on the train was ... ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Tokyo stocks close slightly higher on optimistic financial performances, U.S. jobs data
Tokyo stocks finished slightly higher on Tuesday since strong U.S. jobs data for July and positive financial performances from Japanese companies enhanced market sentiment. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s July economy sentiment up as COVID-19 emergency mostly lifted
An official said the Tokyo Olympics, which opened on July 23, helped increase spending on items consumed at home. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank Group net profit shrinks 39.4 pct in April-June quarter
Japan's SoftBank Group Corp. said Tuesday that its net profit fell 39.4 percent to 761.51 billion yen (6.9 billion U.S. dollars) in the April-June quarter since the impact of a one-off gain from asset ... ( read original story ...)
Final report on death of Sri Lankan detainee details failures
A government agency’s report into the high-profile death of a Sri Lankan detainee found that immigration officials failed to share details about her illness and that staff showed a lack of awareness ... ( read original story ...)
Despite political risks at Yokohama, Maybank Kim Eng still has a ‘buy’ on Genting SG
Maybank Kim Eng is keeping its “buy” call on Genting SG (GENS) with an unchanged target price of $1.16. This comes despite political risks brewing in Yokohama that may affect the group’s development ... ( read original story ...)
Sue Bird Shares Team USA Dance Video Celebrating Tokyo 2020 Olympic Basketball Gold Win
Team USA's win on Sunday marked the country's seventh consecutive Olympic gold medal in the women's basketball tournament. ( read original story ...)
America’s Tokyo Olympics viewership hit a new low for NBC
U.S. athletes won more medals, 113, and more gold medals, 39, at the Tokyo Olympics than any other country, but fewer Americans tuned in to watch them than in previous years, NBCUniversal said Monday. ( read original story ...)
New Zealand to review athletes’ mental health support after death of Olympic cyclist
Olivia Podmore cycled at the 2016 Rio Olympics but was not part of New Zealand's team at the recent Tokyo Games. ( read original story ...)
Monde Nissin diverts IPO proceeds from capex to debt payments
Food giant Monde Nissin Corp. announced Tuesday that funds raised during its historic maiden share sale and were originally earmarked for capital expenditure will instead go to paying old debts. ( read original story ...)