Karate Combat, the global leader in full-contact professional karate competition, today announced a collaboration with Sushi.com, home of the SushiSwap cryptocurrency exchange. Sushi.com is a leading ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing once again warns investors against betting on China’s red-hot residential property market
Investors were warned about severe losses arising from a potential boom and bust cycle in the sector, by Guo Shuqing, chairman of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC), on ... ( read original story ...)
Two experts on bitcoin volatility, crypto as an investment and more
Anthony Pompliano, Pomp Investment founder and partner, and Brian Kelly, Brian Kelly Capital founder, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss the price volatility of bitcoin, if cryptocurrency is good to invest ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto ranked as riskiest business
Handling cryptocurrencies is the riskiest of businesses, according to the world’s most powerful banking standards-setter. As moves to regulate the market accelerate, the Basel Committee on Banking ... ( read original story ...)
Hardware Bitcoin And Crypto Wallet Manufacturer Ledger Completes $380 Million Fundraising Round
Ledger has finished a $380 million series C funding round, the third largest in crypto and blockchain history. The money will be used towards product upgrades and a new services platform. ( read original story ...)
With Bitcoin At $33K, Should You Buy These Crypto Stocks?
Bitcoin prices have crashed from levels of around $62,000 in mid-April to just about $33,000 as of Tuesday. The sell-off has been driven by multiple factors including China’s crackdown on Bitcoin ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase teams up with 401(k) provider to offer crypto exposure
Jeff Schulte, ForUsAll CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the decision to allow ForUsAll members to invest in crypto through their 401(k) portfolios. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Biggest Bank to Bet $9 Billion on Riskier Asset Push
Japan’s biggest bank is planning to plow about $9 billion into a new investment team that will look to buy credit, equities and alternative assets in a bid to lift investment returns. ( read original story ...)
In Support of Naomi Osaka, the Calm App Will Pay Fines for Tennis Players Skipping Press Obligations
The app has pledged to pay fines for any player who chooses to skip media appearances in the 2021 Grand Slam for mental health reasons. ( read original story ...)
Tennis star Naomi Osaka revealed mental health struggles many people face
Naomi Osaka has been the talk of the French Open tennis tournament for two weeks even though she played only one match. Osaka is a 23-year-old superstar in the women’s game. She is rated second in the ... ( read original story ...)
Mirume sells waste-free, to-go green tea for commuters in Japan
For those who don't have time for traditional green tea preparation, a quick stop can fulfill the need. Mirume meets convenience needs without generating waste. ( read original story ...)
Japan Aims To Convince A Wary Public The Olympics Will Be Safe
Anger at the government's insistence on pushing ahead with the games remains intense, but Japan's ramped-up vaccination campaign may be helping to ease some safety fears about the games. ( read original story ...)
Take a Sneak Peek Inside DC’s Japanese Food Hall from Star Chef Makoto Okuwa
Global restaurateur Makoto Okuwa has a phrase in mind as he returns to DC to open Love, Makoto, an eclectic Japanese food hall that’s slated to debut later this year. “Kokyou ni nishiki wo kazaru,” ... ( read original story ...)
Mid-Year Report: Yokohama sees growth in high-value tires
The aggressiveness that Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) showed during the pandemic is paying dividends today, according to Jeff Barna, president and CEO of the U.S.-based subsidiary of Japanese tire maker ... ( read original story ...)
Toshiba, Japan Officials Teamed Up Against Foreign Shareholders, Report Finds
The company collaborated with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to throttle investors ahead of a shareholder vote, according to the report. ( read original story ...)
Japan, South Korea join growing backlash against China’s Confucius Institutes
The institutes have already come under fire in the US, Europe and Australia amid allegations they spread propaganda, interfere with free speech at the universities that host them, and commit espionage ... ( read original story ...)