Japan's core consumer prices slumped in December at the fastest annual pace in a decade, a sign of intensifying deflationary pressures that sharpen the case for the central bank to come up with better ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin leads $100 billion crypto sell-off right as Biden becomes president: CNBC After Hours
CNBC's Kate Rooney breaks down what to expect from the Biden administration in terms of cryptocurrency regulation. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to trade lower as investors watch shares of Apple suppliers in Asia
Stocks in Japan were set to trade lower at the Friday open, following yet another record session overnight for major indexes on Wall Street. Futures pointed to a lower open for Japanese stocks. The ... ( read original story ...)
Blockchain Bites: Crypto in the Red, BlackRock Green Lights Bitcoin Futures
As crypto markets retrace gains made in recent weeks, some analysts point to Janet Yellen's ominous concerns about crypto. ( read original story ...)
Biden Pick for Treasury Dept Role Worked as Advisor to Controversial Crypto Company Ripple
President Joe Biden’s pick to be the new comptroller of the currency at the U.S. Treasury Department, Michael S. Barr, used to be an advisor to the controversial cryptocurrency company Ripple, ... ( read original story ...)
BiC’s Crypto Video News Show – Is President Biden Good for Crypto?
Joseph R Biden became the 46th President of the United States. In today's video, host Jessica Walker explores how crypto ... ( read original story ...)
Institutional Crypto Adoption Barriers Are Decreasing, Report Says
Institutional adoption of crypto assets has shown improvement in recent months but the institutions are worried about insufficient market capitalization. ( read original story ...)
Fund managers speak out after crypto funds crackdown
Managers of cryptocurrency investment products have hit back at the UK regulator’s warning to consumers against putting money into the high-risk investments. The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has ... ( read original story ...)
Warsaw Stock Exchange expects another good year
The Warsaw Stock Exchange, the largest capital market in emerging Europe, turns 30 in April. As it looks forward to the future, it is also looking to export its expertise and share its knowledge of ... ( read original story ...)
Bank Of Japan Revises Up Growth Outlook For Next Two Years
The Bank of Japan on Thursday revised its growth outlook upwards for the next two years and maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy as it warned that the pandemic makes clear forecasts less likely. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged Amid Gloomy Outlook
The Bank of Japan left its main policy unchanged after forecasting the economy will regain more lost growth than previously thought once it starts to recover from the current state of emergency. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s sovereign fund joins $50m round in Singapore digital exchange Istox
Singapore-based digital exchange Istox has concluded a US$50 million series A round, bringing on board four new investors, including the venture capital arm of Japanese sovereign investor Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rises following Wall Street’s record high
Japanese shares advanced, tracking U.S. stocks which rose to record highs as Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th U.S. president, while sentiment was also buoyed on hopes for better Japanese corporate ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan revises up next year’s growth forecast, holds fire on policy
The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Thursday and revised up its economic forecast for next fiscal year, signalling that it has delivered sufficient stimulus for now to cushion the blow ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan trims FY 2020 economic outlook, maintains monetary policy
The Bank of Japan on Thursday cut its economic outlook for the current business year through March and maintained its ultraeasy monet ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan lifts next year’s growth forecast, saves ammunition as virus risks linger
The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Thursday and revised up its economic forecast for next fiscal year, signalling that it has delivered sufficient stimulus for now to cushion the blow ... ( read original story ...)