Coinbase Inc. knew cryptocurrency XRP was a security rather than a commodity and “illegally” sold Ripple Labs Inc.’s tokens anyway, a customer argues in a proposed class-action lawsuit over the ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Tokyo sees surge, residents urged to stay home
Tokyo is seeing a record surge in coronavirus cases as the governor of the Japanese capital implored people to stay home. “The coronavirus knows no year end or New Year’s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo trading closed for holiday, other global indexes mixed
Trading in Tokyo was closed for the New Year's holidays Thursday, while the handful of bourses that remained open in Asia and Europe was mixed. France's CAC 40 slipped 0.5% in early trading to ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Tokyo residents urged to ‘stay home’ with family
Tokyo is seeing a record surge in coronavirus cases as the governor of the Japanese capital implored people to stay home. "The coronavirus knows no year end or New Year's holidays," Gov. Yuriko Koike ... ( read original story ...)
Record COVID cases in Tokyo, heavy snow curtail New Year celebrations in Japan
New coronavirus infections in Tokyo hit a record high of more than 1,300 on Thursday raising fears of an explosion in cases, local media reported, and New Year's Eve celebrations were curtailed as the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: London council leaders say school closures have ‘no logic’; Japan considers state of emergency
How much they (children) miss out by not being in schools, that’s why we’re taking these extraordinary actions because it’s always best to have children in school if it’s possible to do so. He also ... ( read original story ...)
Business jets drawing keen interest in Japan amid pandemic
Companies that arrange charter flights are getting a growing number of inquiries, with one flight operator planning to increase its fleet size. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Wins 2020 GOOD DESIGN Award
Yokohama Tire latest GEOLANDAR product, the GEOLANDAR CV G058, was named a 2020 GOOD DESIGN award-winner in the transportation category from The Chicago Athenaeum. “We’re honored once again to earn a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo trading closed for holiday, other Asian indexes mixed
Major Asian bourses were closed for the New Year's holidays Thursday while the handful that remained open was mixed. Australia's S&P/ASX fell 0.8% to 6,632.10, while ... ( read original story ...)
‘Unprecedented magnitude’: Tokyo facing third wave of coronavirus infection, warns city’s governor
Tokyo’s alert has been raised to the highest of four levels, the first time since the outbreak The Tokyo metropolitan government reported 944 cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, marking the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks seen climbing in 2021 on economic recovery from pandemic
Tokyo stocks are likely to climb in 2021 with progress in global COVID-19 vaccinations helping to improve the business climate and Japan's accommodative monetary policies remaining in place. Analysts ... ( read original story ...)
Japan awarded more than 100 contracts over 10 years to Dentsu-linked non-profit groups
The Japanese government has awarded more than 100 contracts over the last decade to two non-profit groups set up by Dentsu Inc, according to a Reuters analysis of government data, in arrangements that ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto-Linked Stocks Extend a Rally That Has Produced 400% Gains
Cryptocurrency-linked stocks rose Wednesday as Bitcoin headed for its biggest monthly gain since 2019, extending a rally that’s seen some companies’ shares more than quintuple since the end of October ... ( read original story ...)
3 Crypto Stocks to Buy from Diem to Bitcoin
Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips With the recent spike in bitcoin prices, investors are now looking towards ... ( read original story ...)
Ternio CEO: Crypto’s Transformation Will Come From The Fed, Not Bitcoin
Ternio CEO Daniel Gouldman talks to PYMNTS about his predictions for cryptocurrency's impending transformation and adoption. ( read original story ...)
UN chief appoints Hiro Mizuno as special envoy on innovative finance, sustainable investments
General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday announced the appointment of Hiro Mizuno of Japan as the special envoy on innovative finance and sustainable investments. Mizuno is a Japanese financial executive ... ( read original story ...)