NEW YORK: Japan's Naomi Osaka came from a set down to beat Victoria Azarenka of Belarus to win the US Open on Saturday and clinch her third Grand Slam title. Osaka, the fourth seed, overcame her ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Former champion Osaka survives scare to reach last 16 in New York
Former champion Naomi Osaka survived a third-round scare before grinding out a 6-3 6-7(4) 6-2 victory over fearless Ukrainian teenager Marta Kostyuk to reach the last 16 of the U.S. Open on Friday. ( read original story ...)
U.S. crypto, fintech firms to benefit from slimmed down regulatory process
Money transmitters like Western Union, PayPal, and cryptocurrency firms will be able to more easily expand across the United States, after 48 state regulators agreed to a single set of supervisory ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Crypto Exchange Accuses Binance of Helping Launder $9M From 2018 Hack
$41 million-worth of crypto assets from the hack belonged to Zaif customers including those based within the U.S. and California, according to the court filing. Biannce has not yet responded to ... ( read original story ...)
Asian markets mixed as China reports encouraging economic growth
Asian markets were mixed in early trading Tuesday, after Wall Street rebounded from a rough week and China indicated its economic recover sped up last month. ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares slip on firmer yen, profit-taking after election
The benchmark Nikkei share average ended down 0.44% at 23,454.89, having hit a fresh seven-month high in the previous session. There were 45 advancers on the index against 175 decliners. The ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s how Bank of Japan’s ETF purchases affect stock market returns: Jefferies
Companies where the Bank of Japan accounts for the highest daily trading value have outperformed the markets significantly, says Shrikant Kale at Jefferies. Got a confidential news tip? We want to ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin is still a clear favourite among India’s crypto investors
"Bitcoin is the flag bearer of cryptocurrencies. Also, it's more liquid and the less volatile compared to other currencies. Hence, most people come to the exchange to buy bitcoins," ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new leadership agenda could make jobs a bigger BOJ priority
However, Suga’s emphasis on protecting employment could prod the BOJ to pay more attention to the job market in conducting monetary policy - even though employment is not a part of the BOJ’s official ... ( read original story ...)
Investors Bet Tokyo Disneyland’s Rebound Will Pick Up Pace
Some investors are betting that a market rebound for Tokyo Disneyland, one of Japan’s top tourist spots, will pick up pace given its financial strength to weather the pandemic.Shares in the operator ... ( read original story ...)
Aso to remain as Japan’s finance minister, Motegi as foreign chief
Yoshihide Suga, who is set to become Japan's next prime minister, will retain Taro Aso as finance minister and Toshimitsu Motegi as f ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka won in two amazing ways: Athleticism and activism
Naomi Osaka’s brief Twitter bio reads “how to be unprofessional 101.” It’s certainly a dig at herself. Scroll back on her timeline several months and you can see Osaka responding to random haters, ... ( read original story ...)
It’s Time for Crypto Purists to Admit They Were Wrong About the SEC
The floodgates are now starting to open to these retail investors, and the crypto community must embrace the SEC’s regulatory framework to propel its industry into mainstream financial institutions. ( read original story ...)
Why Yoshihede Suga will struggle to hold down the Japanese yen as he takes the reins from Abe
Yoshihede Suga is stepping out of the shadows and into the spotlight as he prepares to replace Shinzo Abe as prime minister of Japan, but the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga Plans to Keep Aso as Deputy PM and Finance Minister: Nikkei
Japan's Finance Minister Taro Aso arrives at the ceremony site where Emperor Naruhito will report the conduct of the enthronement ceremony at the Imperial Sanctuary in ... ( read original story ...)
Suga to reappoint Aso as Japan’s finance minister
TOKYO -- Yoshihide Suga, the newly chosen leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, will retain Taro Aso as finance minister and deputy prime minister after his expected election as prime ... ( read original story ...)