Five crypto experts weighed in on its rally, explaining why Bitcoin has room to go higher and how the dollar's weakness will fuel it further. ( read original story ...)
Darknet Market Crypto Revenues Hit All-Time Highs in 2020
A study revealed that darknet markets have astonishing figures so far in 2020, despite the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
DoorDash aims to raise $3.14 billion in much-awaited IPO
Food delivery startup DoorDash Inc said on Friday it now expects to raise up to $3.14 billion in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO) after lifting its pricing range, signaling a frenzied interest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Invest $4 Billion in Indonesia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund
Japan will invest $4 billion in Indonesia’s planned sovereign wealth fund through the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. ( read original story ...)
Additional costs could add up to 2.8 billion dollars, Tokyo 2020 says
The additional cost caused by the postponement of the Tokyo Olympic Games is about 294 billion yen (about 2.83 billion US dollars), the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee announced, Trend reports citing ... ( read original story ...)
Ethereum Becoming More Than Crypto Coder Darling, Grayscale Says
While Bitcoin’s record-high grabs attention, its crypto compatriot Ethereum is continuing to broaden its appeal beyond the software programming crowd. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei slips from multi-decade highs on vaccine supply concerns
Japan's benchmark Nikkei share average closed lower on Friday, retreating from a near 29-1/2-year high as risk sentiment soured after U.S. drugmaker Pfizer Inc said it had slashed the target for the ... ( read original story ...)
Another Crypto Skeptic Suddenly Flips To Bitcoin—But Adds A Stark Warning
A top market strategist at the research arm of New York-based global investment manager AllianceBernstein, which has $631 billion in assets under management, has admitted he's "changed [his] mind" ... ( read original story ...)
Russia’s Crypto Community Fears Digital Ruble Plan Means ‘Back to USSR’
Russian cryptocurrency and blockchain association warns the Bank of Russia against the excess centralization of the digital ruble ... ( read original story ...)
DoorDash Boosts IPO Price Target, Eyes $35.7 Billion Market Value
DoorDash plans to price its upcoming IPO at between $90 and $95 per share, implying a market value for the biggest U.S. food delivery group of around $35.7 billion. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-DoorDash aims to raise $3.14 bln in much-awaited IPO
Food delivery startup DoorDash Inc said on Friday it now expects to raise up to $3.14 billion in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO) after lifting its pricing range, signaling a frenzied interest ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei closes lower over virus worries
Tokyo's key Nikkei index closed lower on Friday, pushed down by worries over coronavirus vaccine distribution. ( read original story ...)
Japan plans $19bn fund as part of additional stimulus measures
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday announced the creation of a 2 trillion yen ($19.2 billion) fund to promote investment in environmentally friendly projects, as part of additional ... ( read original story ...)
In new stimulus package, Japan to offer subsidies for regional banks which merge
The proposed stimulus package also calls for a review of regulations that govern the scope of banks' businesses, with an eye to spurring digitalisation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to give more financial aid to hospitals fighting pandemic
Amid a resurgence of infections in various parts of the country, the new economic package is expected to be approved next week by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's Cabinet. ( read original story ...)
Japan should weigh safety net for pandemic-hit firms, says PM aide
Japan should consider creating a safety net for companies that may need help surviving the hit from the coronavirus pandemic, such as airlines and transportation firms, said Heizo Takenaka, a close ... ( read original story ...)