Japan's government on Tuesday announced nominees to replace two central bank policymakers who retire in July, appointments that will likely tilt the Bank of Japan (BOJ) board away from aggressive ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says crypto is a lifeline for regular Russians, and the exchange won’t ban them unless the law tells it to
"We don't think there's a high risk of Russian oligarchs using crypto to avoid sanctions," Brian Armstrong said Friday on Twitter. ( read original story ...)
Could Crypto Kill College?
But as most young adults are peering over the (financial) edge, the crypto boom smacks of desperation reminiscent of pyramid scheme FOMO. Less Jason Bourne, more “a sucker born every minute.” One ... ( read original story ...)
Close loopholes to prevent crypto investors bypassing Russia sanctions, EU lawmaker says
The European Union should introduce measures to plug loopholes that could allow investors in cryptoassets to bypass sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, a senior lawmaker said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Weighing The Risks In The New Crypto Frontier
This is a complex space being created and understood in real time, and there still isn’t a lot of oversight to protect users from dangers in this new frontier. ( read original story ...)
Patou Opens First Flagship Store in Tokyo’s Omotesando Hills Complex
STARTER HOME: Parisian label Patou has opened its first flagship store far away from its birthplace, in the tony Omotesando Hills shopping complex in Tokyo. “Japanese consumers have always gotte ... ( read original story ...)
Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin admits he’s changed his mind about crypto and says Citadel might soon be involved in digital assets
"I still have my skepticism. But there are hundreds of millions of people in this world today who disagree with that," Griffin told Bloomberg. ( read original story ...)
These 14 behind-the-scenes fintechs are key to Wall Street’s adoption of crypto, according to top VCs
Ten investors highlighted fintechs that are a key piece of finance firms continued push into crypto and DeFi, from trading to custody and data. ( read original story ...)
Worldpay is diving deep into crypto payments
The FIS unit is already a big player in helping consumers buy crypto with debit and credit cards. Worldpay’s next move could help replace plastic cards with crypto wallets. ( read original story ...)
A private investor who’s been buying stocks since he was 17 revealed why he doesn’t touch ETFs or crypto
Cola, and Microsoft, but there are also companies that probably aren't familiar to most, like Bénéteau. ( read original story ...)
Ukraine crisis puts D.C. crypto lobby in hot seat
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is highlighting the dark side of crypto, right as the industry's lobby ramps up efforts in D.C. to protect it from regulation.Why it matters: The crisis provoked a sharp ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 2.23%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Rubber, Automobiles & Parts and Textile sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 lost 2.23%. The best ... ( read original story ...)
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has thrust crypto into the spotlight and raised 3 big questions
Can cryptocurrencies like bitcoin be used by Russia to avoid sanctions? That's one of the big questions that have been raised during the war with Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
How Ukraine Raised Over $55M in Crypto To Help Resist Russia
As Russia launched an invasion into Ukraine on Feb. 24, Vitaliy Raskalov found himself 6,700 miles from home. When I spoke with the Kyiv-born photographer over Telegram on Sunday evening, he was in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan government-backed bank to review Russian accounts over Ukraine invasion
The Japanese government holds a 30% stake in the Sakhalin 1 oil and gas project ran by Russian gas firm Sakhalin Oil and Gas Development Co. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei falls most in 2 weeks as Ukraine war intensifies
Japan's Nikkei index sank the most in almost two weeks on Friday, as the war in Ukraine intensified, but the benchmark escaped its lowest close in 15 months as the market stabilized in the afternoon ... ( read original story ...)