If you're among the many people who purchased cryptocurrency in 2021, be sure to answer this question correctly on your tax return. ( read original story ...)
As costs spike in Japan, even businesses tailored to deflation lift prices
As war in Ukraine drives up already high input costs, even firms with business models fine-tuned to Japan's deflationary economy are toying with higher prices, testing acceptance by consumers hardened ... ( read original story ...)
Shares in Japan set for higher start; U.S. Fed raises rates for first time since 2018
The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday approved a 0.25 percentage point rate hike, the first increase since Dec. 2018. ( read original story ...)
Tom Brady’s Favorite Crypto Exchange Wants to Expand Web3 in Africa
FTX will be teaming up with AZA Finance to expand the adoption of Web3 and digital currencies throughout Africa, the companies said. The firms said they "will lead efforts to conn ... ( read original story ...)
Sanctioned Russian Actors Are Using Crypto to Launder Their Assets
A report found that sanctioned Russians are finding ways to hide and launder their wealth and assets from regulators. ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchanges face ‘fork in the road’ over Russia, LSE Group chief says
Cryptocurrency exchanges are risking long-term damage to their industry for remaining in Russia as Western governments seek to isolate Moscow, the head of the London Stock Exchange Group said on ... ( read original story ...)
Meet 19 rising-star crypto venture capitalists, according to other VCs
VC race to fund young DeFI, NFT, DAOs and other Web 3 tech. ( read original story ...)
Japan to revoke Russia’s most favored nation status over Ukraine
Japan will strip Russia of its "most favored nation" status to punish Moscow for its aggression in Ukraine, following in the footsteps of the United States and European nations, Prime Minister Fumio ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto investor who lost $225,000 overnight warns others it’s still the ‘Wild West’
After a hacker exploited DeFI lending protocol Agave on Tuesday, investors were left shocked and drained of funds. ( read original story ...)
Ukraine crisis may reshape role of c.bank digital currency, says ex-BOJ official
Sanctions imposed on Russia could prod more countries like China to look at central bank digital currencies (CBDC) as a tool to counter the dollar's dominance in the global financial system, former ... ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake jolts northern Japan, cuts power to parts of Tokyo
Tokyo Electric Power Company said that around 2 million households were without power and that it was checking the condition of reactors at the Fukushima plant, public broadcaster ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Global Crypto Exchanges
There are nearly 600 cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide inviting investors to trade bitcoin, ethereum and other digital assets. But costs, quality and safety vary widely. With an emphasis on ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto evangelists want to build an internet utopia, but their supposedly revolutionary Web3 is just creating a new set of corporate overlords
Web3 claims it will bring down Google and Facebook. But it's already giving rise to a new wave of mega-platforms that seek to rule our digital lives. ( read original story ...)
Crypto News Today: Bitcoin Breaks $40,000 Ahead of Fed Decision
Welcome to Newsweek's cryptocurrency news: in this daily update we will be looking at the movement and outlook for major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, with a technical analysis.Meanwhile, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc hikes pay by more than 2%, not enough for a big economic boost
Japan’s top firms have offered pay rises of more than 2% at annual wage talks that wrapped up on Monday, marking an uptick from the previous year but still falling short of Prime Minister Fumio ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto World Abuzz With Inflation Talk: Here’s What It Means For Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Prices
Interest in inflation is driving sentiment for the cryptocurrency crowd. Here is what it means for digital assets: ... ( read original story ...)