HONG KONG — As the Bank of Japan asserts its standing as a lone dove among its ... The yen’s conventional role as the cheap currency investors could borrow and use to finance ‘carry’ trades in ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Firm BlockFi to Pay $100M to Settle SEC Registration Case
In the first order of its kind, the SEC declared that what the Jersey City, N.J., firm called BlockFi interest accounts were securities and required registration. The crypto company BlockFi agreed to ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Data Reveals Potential Surprise For The Price Of Bitcoin And Ethereum As BNB, Solana, Cardano And XRP Whipsaw
Bitcoin and ethereum, the two largest cryptocurrencies, have struggled so far in 2022—with some predicting further falls could be coming. The bitcoin price, after crashing from its November peak of ... ( read original story ...)
Hubby Jailed, Wife Bailed Out Ahead of Hipster Couple’s Crypto Heist Trial
Accused crypto scammer Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein was ordered held without bond following a bail hearing on Monday during which prosecutors laid out what “could literally be called the electronic ... ( read original story ...)
With rates on the rise, Tom Lee sees money from speculative stocks eventually flowing into crypto
Bitcoin is currently somewhere in the upper middle of that range, and Lee remains optimistic about the future of bitcoin and crypto, especially in a rising rate environment. "Interest rates look like ... ( read original story ...)
Peter Thiel-backed crypto start-up BlockFi to pay $100 million in settlement with SEC, 32 states
BlockFi has agreed to pay $100 million to the SEC and 32 states to settle charges related to its retail crypto lending product. The service, BlockFi Interest Accounts, let users accrue interest on ... ( read original story ...)
BPI Century Tokyo appoints new Chairman and new President
BPI Century Tokyo Lease & Finance Corporation and its subsidiary BPI Century Tokyo Rental Corporation, a joint venture between the Bank of the Philippine Islands and Tokyo Century Corporation ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei flips to losses as weak earnings weigh amid Ukraine worries
TOKYO, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average gave up early gains to end the morning session lower on Tuesday, after disappointing financial results handed big losses to index ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine crisis: Asian markets slip, Nikkei down 2%
Japan's Nikkei was down 0.2% while in Australia, the S&P/ASX200 was off 0.32%. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index slid 0.52% early in the session, although China's CSI300 Index bucked the trend and was up ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese banks give loans to help firms cut CO2 emissions
Japan's mega banks have been offering loans to large companies to help them cover the costs of switching to cleaner energies. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is lending 18 billion yen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Consumers Drive Economy Before Omicron Setback
(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s economy returned to growth at the end of 2021, fueled by the power of consumer spending that is now threatened by the latest omicron wave. Most Read from Bloomberg Here ... ( read original story ...)
Why were there so many crypto ads during the Super Bowl?
The crypto marketing blitz has arrived. The coveted commercial breaks during Super Bowl LVI, where a 30-second spot cost as much as $7 million, featured eye-catching advertisements for crypto currency ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto lender to pay $100 million over alleged securities violations
US regulators are making it clear crypto companies must follow conventional rules. Crypto lender BlockFi has settled with the Securities and Exchange Commission over charges the company allegedly ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Company Reportedly Scamming New Hires Out of Thousands, BBB Says
However, LaSane didn't buy the crypto in his name, instead, he was given a client's name to use when purchasing Bitcoin. More assignments came in with similar instructions until he was informed days ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Price: Super Bowl Is a Big Win for Coinbase, but a Loss for Bitcoin
The crypto-related hype surrounding Sunday's Super Bowl produced mix results as bitcoin failed to reach $50,000, while Coinbase Global saw an "historic and unprecedented" reaction to its commercial ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto firm BlockFi to pay record penalty to settle U.S. SEC, state charges
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - A subsidiary of crypto company BlockFi Inc has agreed to pay $100 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and 32 states to settle charges in ... ( read original story ...)