Well bitcoin had better move aside because there’s another, bigger crypto token in town. In fact every asset in the world had better move aside — all of them combined, in fact. Introducing “Wrapped ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin frenzy drives 900% surge in assets for crypto investment firm Grayscale
Institutional investors counted for 86% of flows into Grayscale products last year, as well as 93% of all fourth-quarter inflows. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin surges back above $40,000 as bulls ignore Christine Lagarde’s crypto warnings
The Bitcoin price rose past $40,000 - continuing its volatile price swings - as investors returned to the cryptocurrency market on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
24 Hours of Tennis Practice and Avocado Toast With Naomi Osaka
If you'd guess that spending 24 hours with Naomi Osaka would involve a lot of athletic endeavors...you'd be right. The 23-year-old tennis star, who has distinguished herself with her uncompromising ... ( read original story ...)
Ghosn hid part of Nissan salary, fearing being forced out of Renault, Tokyo court told
Carlos Ghosn hid part of his compensation at Nissan because he feared the French government would force him out of Renault if it discovered how much he earned, an executive at the Japanese carmaker ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea calls Japan ‘closest neighbor’ amid tensions
South Korean President Moon Jae-in stressed the importance of strong ties with Japan during a rare meeting with Tokyo's top diplomatic envoy to Seoul. ( read original story ...)
Crypto investment firm Grayscale sees 900% jump in assets to $20 billion amid bitcoin frenzy
Grayscale kicked off last year with $2 billion in assets under management and ended with more than $20.2 billion, driven by demand from institutional investors such as hedge funds, endowments and ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama extends STCC deal until 2022
The STCC TCR Scandinavia and Yokohama have extended its partnership up until at least 2022. “We are happy to continue our successful cooperation with Yokohama that brings a lot of positive effects to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Murakami-backed fund to launch counterbid for Carlyle’s buyout of Japan Asia Group
A Japanese activist fund backed by veteran investor Yoshiaki Muarkami said on Thursday it would lunch a counterbid for energy and environment firm Japan Asia Group, which is a buyout target of Carlyle ... ( read original story ...)
Decision on holding delayed Olympic Games ‘could go either way’, says Japan minister
The once-delayed Tokyo Olympics may not go ahead this summer as planned as the COVID-19 pandemic rages, a Japanese cabinet minister said on Thursday, saying the host needs to be ready for anything. ( read original story ...)
Winklevoss Twins Consider Taking Gemini Crypto Exchange Public
Bitcoin billionaires Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss said they’re considering taking Gemini Trust Co. public amid the resurgence of interest in cryptocurrencies. ( read original story ...)
Japan May Consider Further Stimulus Package for COVID-19-Hit Economy, Says Minister
Japan could consider fresh economic stimulus, including a possible fourth extra budget, as the government expands a state of emergency amid a record surge in coronavirus infections, a prominent ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bars entry for new arrivals and business travelers due to new COVID-19 strains
Authorities will name and shame returnees who breach quarantine restriction, and rescind the residency status of foreign nationals if they fail to adhere to controls. ( read original story ...)
Decision to halt all business travel to Japan an abrupt about-face for Suga administration
To curb the spread of the coronavirus, the government announced on Jan. 13 that it will suspend entry of all nonresident foreign nationals in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan suspends business visit program for 11 economies including Sri Lanka
Japan has suspended a program that allowed business visits by people from certain economies as it tightened border restrictions over renewed coronavirus fears ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new virus emergency met with public indifference
Japan’s expanded state of emergency went into effect Thursday as the government seeks to stop a surge of new coronavirus infections, though with the restrictions not binding ... ( read original story ...)