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Japan’s inflation-adjusted wages decline for 19th month in Oct
Japan's real wages declined for a 19th consecutive month in October, government data showed on Friday, highlighting that cost-push pressures continue to stifle consumers' purchasing power.
Japan’s Nikkei follows Wall Street higher, US inflation data in focus
Japan's Nikkei share average rose for a second straight session on Tuesday after Wall Street closed at fresh highs for the year, while investors awaited key U.S. inflation data and the Federal Reserve ...
Jamie Dimon Stance on Crypto Shows Fear of Bitcoin ‘Revolution’
A call for the government to shut the crypto industry down by the CEO of JPMorgan CEO demonstrates "traditionalist" fear of innovation.
Bitcoin falls as much as 7% as investors cash in on early December rally: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ...
The Power Vacuum at the Top of the Crypto Industry
Sam Bankman-Fried and Changpeng Zhao ran two of the largest crypto companies. As they grapple with legal woes, others are jockeying to lead the industry’s next chapter.
2023: the year of crypto instability
Cryptocurrency has been around for over a decade but has become ubiquitous in the past few years. And it seems that the financial platform reached a breaking point in 2023, which appeared to be crypto ...
Ethereum faces a moment of truth with latest crypto rally
A recent spike in Ethereum gas fees raises the question of whether the most popular smart contract platform is ready for prime time.
Bitcoin Slips to $42K From Last Week’s Yearly High; Ledger CEO on Future of Hardware Wallets
Solana's SOL, and other major altcoins began Monday trading in the red as the week opened with volatility. As part of CoinDesk's Most Influential 2023, Ledger CEO and Chairman Pascal Gauthier joins ...
Google’s New Advertising Rule Paves Way for Spot Crypto ETFs
The tech giant has outlined a policy change that could coincide with approval of a spot bitcoin ETF from BlackRock and others.
Pension Fund M&G Invests $20 Million Into UK Crypto Derivatives Platform
The asset management arm of pensions giant M&G Plc said it had invested $20 million into a UK crypto derivatives trading platform, marking a step forward in returning institutional confidence in digital assets after the collapse of FTX last year.
Asset Manager M&G Invests $20M in UK-Based Crypto Platform GFO-X
Global Futures & Options Holdings is the UK’s first FCA-regulated and centrally cleared trading venue for cryptocurrency derivatives.
FTSE 100 Live: Blue-chips fall, Shein reportedly in talks with London for blockbuster IPO
The hospital, originally built by the Freemasons and designed by Scottish modernist architect Thomas S. Tait, was opened by King George V and Queen Mary in 1933 and won the RIBA gold medal that year.
From startup to scale-up: Tokyo’s vision for global impact
Its support for green-rated startups and the Tokyo Sustainable Finance Week (TSFW) demonstrates its commitment to building a sustainable city and a sustainable future. TSFW was a week-long event in ...
$2 trillion Saudi Aramco mulls partnership with Japan’s crypto group SBI
Japanese cryptocurrency financial group SBI Holdings is considering a partnership with Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco.
Capital A completes purchase of AirAsia PH, prepares for IPO
Malaysia’s Capital A Berhad said Monday it will push through with the initial public offering (IPO) of AirAsia Philippines, after acquiring full ownership of the company. Capital A said it achieved ...