Bitstamp, a large European cryptocurrency exchange, announced on April 14th, they will be the first exchange on Fireblocks infrastructure to enable institutional transactions to one confirmation. ( read original story ...)
Japan to declare nationwide state of emergency as virus spreads
The government had been considering expanding of the state of emergency, currently covering Tokyo, Osaka and five prefectures ... Besides Kishida, he met with LDP Secretary General Toshihiro Nikai and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may broaden emergency, as Abe plans cash payouts for all
Japan was preparing to extend a state of emergency beyond major cities to the entire nation, media reported on Thursday, and a government official said Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will change a draft ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Thailand to extend visas amid virus challenges
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause m ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Should Drop Strings on Virus Aid, Economist Says
Japan’s government is getting its response to the virus wrong by adding strings to its financial assistance for companies and people, and by not engineering a tighter lockdown, according to ... ( read original story ...)
More advisers’ clients crave crypto coins despite risks
Yet by January 2019 it had collapsed below $4,000. Last March, US economist Nouriel Roubini described crypto as “the mother and father of all bubbles”, noting that other “top ten” cryptocurrencies had ... ( read original story ...)
‘Toothless’ Japan Lockdown Shows Some Tentative Signs of Success
With Japan in its second week under a state of emergency, the latest data suggests that a “lockdown” without legal power has still been able to contain citizens’ movements somewhat, offering some ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe to Tweak Draft Extra Budget to Offer Blanket Cash Payouts: Kyodo
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Key Things To Watch Out For If You Are After Tokyo Chuo Auction Holdings Limited’s (HKG:1939) 3.0% Dividend
Some readers mightn't know much about Tokyo Chuo Auction Holdings's 3.0% dividend, as it has only been paying distributions for a year or so. Before you buy any stock for its dividend however, you ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Offer Bleakest View on Economy in Over a Decade as Pandemic Hits: Nikkei
Japan had 8,191 cases of infections of the coronavirus as of Wednesday, excluding those from a cruise ship quarantined in February, with 162 deaths, according to public broadcaster NHK. Wealth of ... ( read original story ...)
G-20 finance chiefs discuss debt relief for poor nations
Finance chiefs of the Group of 20 major economies held a videoconference Wednesday, with debt relief for developing countries likely ... ( read original story ...)
China unicorns’ valuations slide as virus-fearing investors seek early exits
Valuations of Chinese unicorns have fallen below levels reached in the firms’ most-recent fundraising rounds, secondary market offerings by existing investors show, highlighting the strain on backers ... ( read original story ...)
G-20 finance chiefs to discuss debt relief for poor nations
Finance chiefs from the Group of 20 advanced and emerging countries will hold a videoconference Wednesday, with debt relief for devel ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Declares State of Emergency For Tokyo, Osaka Over Virus
The one-month emergency period from April 7 will cover Osaka, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Hyogo and Fukuoka prefectures as well as the capital. The move hands powers to local governments to try to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to declare state of emergency over coronavirus
Abe announced the plan on Monday, citing "rapid increases of new infections, particularly in urban areas like Tokyo and Osaka". His government secured approval for the move Tuesday morning from a ... ( read original story ...)
Will Japan ETFs Suffer as it Declares State of Emergency?
Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, announced the state of emergency in the capital Tokyo and six other prefectures — Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama, the western hub of Osaka, and neighboring ... ( read original story ...)