The announcement comes after the government has given some sort of legitimacy to cryptocurrencies after levying a tax on them. Though, the Finance Ministry has categorically denied that the move makes ... ( read original story ...)
After FINRA Approval, Gemini Now Joins the Crypto Council for Innovation
The Council also includes the likes of Coinbase, Block, Fidelity Digital Assets, and more, which increase awareness about crypto. ( read original story ...)
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.95%
Investing.com – Japan equities were higher at the close on Friday, as gains in the Paper&Pulp, Railway&Bus and Real Estate sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 1 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms suspend work in Ukraine
Some Japanese companies have suspended work in Ukraine as Russia's military operation continues, Nikkei newspaper reported on Friday. Toyota carmaker suspended the work of its dealer company in ... ( read original story ...)
Over $200 Billion Wiped Off Crypto Market Amid Ukraine Russian Conflict
As covered earlier, the Crypto market has sunk to its lowest since the Russian aggression in Ukraine. The market has lost over $200 billion! Amid the ongoing tussle, investors are offloading their ... ( read original story ...)
Why Is Crypto Dropping and How Long Will It Last?
It may seem unrelated, but Russia's invasion of Ukraine is the answer to the question of "Why is crypto dropping." But it's unlikely to last. ( read original story ...)
Crypto miner power draw raises environmental concerns
Fayetteville's Public Works Commission says new project will bring in revenue without increasing power load at peak hours. Duke University financial researcher warns against 'deal with the devil.' ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto is the new stock market, as both tank after Putin invades Ukraine
The stock market and major cryptocurrencies are increasingly intertwined, after both took big losses when news broke that Putin had invaded Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares track Wall Street higher; tech shines
Japanese shares snapped a five-session losing streak on Friday, with heavyweight technology stocks leading the charge, as the market tracked a sharp rebound on Wall Street overnight. ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian central bank suspends electronic cash transfers, bolstering the use case for crypto
Ukraine's central bank is cracking down on digital money transfers in connection with a nationwide declaration of martial law. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Reacts to Russia Invading Ukraine; Coinbase and Block Report Q4 Results
The world is starting to digest the news that Russia has begun a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the largest military action in Europe since World War II. Global financial markets reacted almost ... ( read original story ...)
Gemini joins Coinbase and Block at the Crypto Council for Innovation
The CCI said that effective as of this week Gemini has joined Coinbase, Block, Fidelity Digital Assets, Paradigm, and others in an effort to accelerate the group's "growth and global leadership." ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Russia Sanctions Include Three Midsize Banks
TOKYO—Japan said its sanctions over Russia's attack on Ukraine would include three midsize Russian banks but not the country’s two biggest banks, which were targeted Thursday by the U.S. The three ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Sanction Three Russian Banks Including VEB
Japan said it isn't sanctioning Russia's two top banks, Sberbank and VTB Bank, both of which were targeted by the U.S. Japan also said it will sanction individual Russians in connection with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Jan Factory Output Likely Fell for 2nd Month on Hit From Omicron – Reuters Poll
Japan's industrial output likely fell for a second month in January as the fast spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant disrupted car production, a Reuters poll showed. While the coronavirus outbreak ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Safe Haven Status Erodes as Prices Plunge After Ukraine Invasion
The notion that bitcoin, ether and other crypto can be safe investments during geopolitical turmoil is being challenged. ( read original story ...)