Will Coinbase's direct listing suggest that there's less risk and more opportunities for VCs looking to back crypto and fintech startups? ( read original story ...)
The day of Coinbase’s trading debut saw the most crypto speculation in history
Yesterday saw more crypto speculation than any other day in history. By the numbers: Coinbase, the stock, had $30 billion of trading activity on Wednesday alone. That's more than all the ... ( read original story ...)
What the irrational price of dogecoin says about crypto investors
Axios VisualsUnlike bitcoin or GameStop stock, dogecoin — a literal joke of a cryptocurrency — is not supply-constrained. If you want more of it, you can mine it — and then, presumably, sell it, given ... ( read original story ...)
Esports Entertainment Subsidiary to Launch Crypto Mining Application
Online gambling company Esports Entertainment Group ( GMBL) said that a software firm it agreed to buy plans to launch a cryptocurrency mining application for gaming computers. ggCircuit is planning ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank Vision Fund’s profit nears US$30 billion on Coupang IPO, ByteDance stake
The SoftBank unit’s profit nears US$30 billion, boosted by Coupang’s US$4.6 billion IPO and stake in ByteDance, owner of TikTok with a US$140 billion valuation. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo can become a more competitive global financial centre, some observers say
The panellists, including Tan Lee Hock, publisher of Asia Asset Management, shared their views on whether Tokyo has what it takes to become more competitive as a global financial centre. “Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
‘I was done but something changed’ – Tokyo allure irresistible to Brownlee
Alistair Brownlee was done with the Olympics. Having won triathlon gold in London in 2012 and Rio de Janeiro four years later, Tokyo, even with the event delayed by a year, felt too much for a man who ... ( read original story ...)
US-Japan alliance in full bloom
China, security, solidarity and more will be on Friday's agenda when Prime Minister Suga visits the White House. ( read original story ...)
Meet with Biden a ‘test’ for Suga, open confrontation with China could cause consequences Japan ‘cannot bear’: analysts
China is expected to be the topic that dominates the upcoming talks between US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. Observers see this meeting would be more of a test, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Org for Municipalities — Moody’s assigns A1 to JFM’s MTN drawdown (Japanese only)
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Japanese Official Says Canceling Tokyo Summer Olympics Is Still Possible amid Rise in COVID Cases
"If there is a surge in infections because of the Olympics, there will be no meaning to having the Olympics," the official said ... ( read original story ...)
China To Loom Large At Biden’s Summit With Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga
As the U.S. tries to enlist allies to help meet the challenges posed by China, perhaps no nation is more central than Japan. Suga is the first foreign leader to meet face-to-face with President Biden. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase could be the “Blockbuster Video of crypto,” says this expert
Michael Casey, Chief Content Officer at Coindesk, joins Worldwide Exchange to discuss Coinbase's mega debut on the Nasdaq, and where the space can go from here. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase creates secure ‘on ramp’ to crypto, says venture capital investor
CNBC's "TechCheck" team discusses Coinbase's debut and crypto's move to the mainstream with Kanyi Maqubella of Kindred Ventures. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase climbs 6% after Cathie Wood’s ARK funds show $246 million investment in the crypto exchange
Wood's purchase of Coinbase gives her funds more exposure to bitcoin. At Coinbase's closing price, ARK holdings are worth about $246 million. ( read original story ...)
How Stress and the Circadian Clock Affect Sleep
The findings could lead to the development of new therapies for sleep disorders caused by stress or a disturbed circadian rhythm. A Nagoya University-led research team in Japan has found a new neural ... ( read original story ...)