TOKYO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Japanese shares closed higher on Wednesday as optimism that U.S. lawmakers could reach an agreement on a pre-election stimulus package lifted riskier assets globally. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to sign agreement allowing arms exports to Vietnam: Nikkei
the Nikkei newspaper reported on Wednesday. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Tuesday told his ruling Liberal Democratic Party that he will visit Vietnam and Indonesia next week ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens up 0.21 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened up 0.21 percent at 23,615.52 on Wednesday, while the broader Topix gained 0.45 percent at 1,633.03. TOKYO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average ... ( read original story ...)
FCA Crypto Ban Is A Setback For The U.K. In Race To Lead The Growing Global Digital Assets Market
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced a ban on the sale of crypto derivatives to retail clients from January 2021. The ban will be a setback for the U.K. in maintaining its dominant ... ( read original story ...)
Who Was Crypto’s Most Influential in 2020? Vote Now
CoinDesk's Most Influential list highlights those who helped advance the crypto and blockchain industry, in spite of this year's tragedies. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Line lets Thai users bank via chat app
Japan's Line announced on Monday the launch of a "social banking" platform in Thailand that lets users access financial services through the company's popular chat app. By continuing to browse this ... ( read original story ...)
Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin and the BSA, Signature Deposit Growth, Darknet Crypto Donors
Signature Bank’s deposits grew by over $4 billion. Non-profits have rejected bitcoin donations made from hackers. And a FinCEN investigation raises questions about bitcoin mixers and the Bank Secrecy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nitori considers hostile bid for Shimachu, Nikkei reports
A dds details from Nikkei report, DCM's tender offer. TOKYO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Japanese furniture retailer Nitori Holdings Co 9843.T is considering making a bid for Shimachu Co 8 ... ( read original story ...)
China Market Update: Ant Group IPO Date Speculation Grows, China’s Uber Slayer Didi Chuxing Enters IPO Rumor Mill
Asian equities were mixed with Japan lagging, though markets were lifted on reports ... The big news was the green light for Ant Group’s Hong Kong IPO from the local regulators as speculation on the ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Japan’s Nitori considers hostile bid for Shimachu, Nikkei reports
Japanese furniture retailer Nitori Holdings Co is considering making a bid for Shimachu Co that would challenge an offer for the home improvement retailer made by DCM Holdings, the Nikkei business ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nitori considering bid for Shimachu, challenging DCM – Nikkei
Japanese furniture retailer Nitori Holdings Co is considering making a bid for Shimachu Co that would challenge an offer for the home improvement retailer made by DCM Holdings, the Nikkei business ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to cut growth, inflation forecasts as pandemic pain persists: Sources
The main reason for the downward revision in growth is the bigger-than-expected economic slump in April-June and soft consumption during the summer, the source said. ( read original story ...)
AI Start-Up TEAL and CorionX Join Hands to Develop a Sustainable Crypto Currency System
TEAL, the smart blockchain ecosystem, is partnering with CorionX, the Corion Foundation that supports stablecoin and DeFi awareness through its MoneyInTheRightDirectionMovement. The aim of the partner ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance chief vows steps to prevent another Tokyo Stock Exchange outage
The bourse has said it and securities companies will hold drills for switching to a backup system in the event of a serious technical failure. ( read original story ...)
Macro Investor Dan Tapiero on Crypto Adoption: Emerging Economies Ahead of Developed States
Macro Investor Dan Tapiero, says the proportion of crypto users relative to the rest of the world population remains low. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Bank of Japan to cut growth, inflation forecasts as pandemic pain persists – sources
Japan's central bank is expected to cut its growth and price forecasts for the current fiscal year at next week's rate review, sources familiar with its thinking said, as the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)