Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index hit a 29-year high on Friday, reflecting a relaxed reaction across Asia to the emerging outcome of the U.S. election, with Joe Biden strongly favored to win the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hovers near 29-year peak as Biden edges toward victory
Japanese shares on Friday hovered near a 29-year high, following strong cues from global equities, as investors hoped a gridlock in U.S. Congress during a possible Joe Biden presidency would be able ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says stable currency moves are ‘extremely important’
Suga signaled his readiness to respond to any yen spike that threatens to derail the country's fragile economic recovery. ( read original story ...)
Deutsche Bank Alumni Are Helping Son Remake Japan’s SoftBank
When Masayoshi Son cut the largest deal of his career -- the $40 billion sale of chip designer Arm Ltd. in September -- the idea didn’t originate with one of his seasoned bankers or lawyers. Instead, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to open English-speaking support office to lure foreign asset managers
Japan will open an English-speaking support office for foreign asset management firms seeking to do business in the country in January, Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday, as it aims to boost ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to trade higher as U.S. election uncertainty remains; Fed keeps rates near zero
Futures pointed to a higher open for Japanese stocks. The Nikkei futures contract in Chicago was at 24,225 while its counterpart in Osaka was at 24,200. That compared against the Nikkei 225's last ... ( read original story ...)
G20 Finance Leaders to Debate Debt Relief on Nov 13, Says Japan’s Aso
The Group of 20 finance leaders will discuss debt relief for emerging nations at their meeting on Nov. 13, Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Friday. "Fair burden among lenders is important" ... ( read original story ...)
Japan September household spending slumps as COVID-19 pain lingers
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's household spending slumped 10.2% in September from a year earlier, government data showed on Friday, a sign sluggish domestic demand will continue to drag on any recovery for ... ( read original story ...)
‘Individual X’ stole $1 billion in crypto from Silk Road. U.S. officials just seized it.
The U.S. government is trying to seize what "Individual X" had already stolen. Specifically, that would be a gargantuan amount of cryptocurrency. © Provided by Mashable 'Individu ... ( read original story ...)
Ant Group IPO fiasco reflects battle for China’s financial soul
China's last-minute abandonment of Ant Group's record-breaking IPO stems from an intensifying battle for the soul of the nation's financial system that the fintech giant and its charismatic leader ... ( read original story ...)
October Crypto Recap: PayPal Embraces Bitcoin, Institutional Adoption, Central Bank Digital Currencies
With October coming to an end just days ago, here is brief recap of all major Bitcoin and cryptocurrency news events of the past month. ( read original story ...)
Why Crypto Is the Next Big Trend in Financial Planning
If the roboadvising trend taught advisors anything, it's that Millennial investors will invest how they want. And right now, they want crypto. ( read original story ...)
Stobox Offers a Better Way To Make Money in Crypto Than DeFi. Invest Like the Rich
PRESS RELEASE. DeFi is a risky investment. It can deliver huge returns - but also you can waste all your money. Objectively, many DeFi projects are a ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Price Spikes Over 9% as the Crypto Asset’s Value Nears $15K
The largest crypto asset in terms of market cap, bitcoin has over 9% during the last 24 hours steadily marching toward the $15k zone. ( read original story ...)
Verified ‘Elon Musk’ Twitter account celebrates election with crypto scam
U.S. presidential election may still be unresolved as of Wednesday morning, but "Elon Musk" wanted to celebrate! And, like so many countless times before, he decided the best way to do so was to give ... ( read original story ...)
Airbnb to make IPO filing public next week despite COVID-19 surge: sources
The logo of Airbnb is displayed at an Airbnb event in Tokyo, Japan, June 14, 2018. REUTERS/Issei Kato ... ( read original story ...)