Finance ministers from the Group of Seven and European Union are working on preventing Russia from using crypto money to circumvent sanctions, according to German Finance Minister Christian Lindner. ( read original story ...)
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.68%
Investing.com – Japan equities were lower at the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Electrical/Machinery, Manufacturing and Railway&Bus sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the ... ( read original story ...)
Over $30 Million in Crypto Donations Sent to Ukraine
Crypto has become a potent fundraising tool for the Ukrainian government. More than $30 million in crypto donations have been sent to Ukraine since Russia invaded last week, according to blockchain ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares snap three-day rally as sanctions on Russia hit sentiment
Japanese shares snapped a three-session rally to end lower on Wednesday, as growing concerns about the impact of sanctions by Western nations against Russia for invading Ukraine, pushed investors away ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court to rule whether deputy helped former Nissan chief Ghosn hide $80 million
A Japanese court will on Thursday deliver its verdict on former Nissan Motor director Greg Kelly who is accused of helping the automaker's ousted chairman, Carlos Ghosn, hide $80 million of income ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister says G7 agreed on need for coordinated sanctions against Russia
Financial leaders from the Group of Seven economies agreed on Tuesday that coordinated implementation of sanctions against Russia was vital to secure their effectiveness, Japanese Finance Minister ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Investors Have Raised More Than $30 Million to Help Ukraine—And They’re Still Going
Over $30 million in crypto assets have flowed into Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion. Is the support working? ( read original story ...)
Toyota idles Japan plants on cyberattack scenario
TOKYO: Toyota Motor Corp will suspend work at all of its Japanese factories after a supplier shut down its computer systems over concern about a possible cyberattack. The world’s top auto producer ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan’s Q4 capex growth picks up in positive sign for economy
Ministry of Finance (MOF) data out on Wednesday showed capital expenditure in the final quarter of last year rose 4.3% from the same period last year, marking the third straight quarter of ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Gets A Major Boost That Will Delight Crypto Fans
Here's news that will delight cryptocurrency enthusiasts who are watching for any signs that digital currencies will be increasingly adopted by consumers and big businesses alike. But things are ... ( read original story ...)
Does Decentralized Mean Neutral? How Crypto Benefits Both Ukraine and Russia
Here’s how the decentralized nature of cryptocurrency can benefit Ukraine and Russia. Watch the Crypto Minute on TheStreet. ( read original story ...)
Crypto markets are soaring, as Bitcoin and Ether rebound following Russia’s Ukraine invasion
Crypto markets are rebounding after the initial shock of Russia’s Ukraine invasion. Bitcoin and Ether, the two most popular cryptocurrencies both saw major price jumps early Tuesday as the global ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Isn’t the Sanctions Haven Its Jump Suggests
The price of Bitcoin is up, but it’s not primarily because of a flood of illicit funds into the digital currency. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin, ethereum — here’s how crypto prices changed in February
Cryptocurrency like bitcoin and ether have jumped in popularity in recent years, and are now traded by both retail investors and companies like Citibank and Tesla During parts of 2021, the ... ( read original story ...)
A crypto prime brokerage has won a watershed approval from regulators in Wyoming to become a trust
SFOX works with hedge funds and institutional clients and runs a digital asset platform that aggregates liquidity from more than 30 exchanges. ( read original story ...)
Electric Capital raises $1 billion for two new crypto funds
Crypto-focused venture firm Electric Capital has raised a $400 million for its third early stage fund, as well as a $600 million digital token-fund. Why it matters: Raising huge pools of capital to ... ( read original story ...)