Tag: crypto

Although there is currently a great deal of uncertainty about the state of the markets, what is undeniable is that the past couple of years have been tremendous for cryptocurrency. ( read original story ...)

Creators say there's a scamming problem, with accounts copying their profiles and reaching out to fans to promote suspect cryptocurrencies. ( read original story ...)

"Sometimes we are fearful when it comes to new technologies, particularly something like cryptocurrency and blockchain." ... ( read original story ...)

Sparta Commercial Services (OTC:SRCO) is stepping into the blockchain boom by launching SpartaPayIQ, a payment gateway that allows companies to accept cryptocurrency. SpartaPayIQ’s launch is SRCO’s fi ... ( read original story ...)

Global investment in the sector topped $30bn in 2021 but the government’s plan to attract some of that money lacks detail, say critics ... ( read original story ...)

A South Korean army captain and a businessman have been arrested for allegedly stealing military secrets under the direction of a North Korean spy who lured them with cryptocurrency ... ( read original story ...)

At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average surged 461.27 points, or 1.75%, to 26,847.90. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange rose 38.86 points, or ... ( read original story ...)

The dollar hit a 20-year high against rivals on Thursday as the Bank of Japan doubled-down on its dovish policy, sending the yen to its weakest level since 2002, while the euro hit a five-year low on ... ( read original story ...)

Sumutasu, Japan’s sole iBuyer, announced today that it has raised a total of $10 million in Series B funding. The stated amount includes $1.6 million of debt secured from the Japan Finance Corporation ... ( read original story ...)

As crypto technology has evolved, so too have the methods by influencers to extract money out of their fanbases ... ( read original story ...)

The Cuban central bank issued regulations on Tuesday for virtual asset service providers, after giving a nod last year to the personal use of cryptocurrencies, a move some experts said could help the ... ( read original story ...)

Japan stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Gas & Water, Power and Marine Transport sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 1.75%. Rising ... ( read original story ...)

Stocks in Asia surged on Thursday despite a further dramatic decline in the Japanese yen. The yen has been in virtual freefall since the start of the year. Japan has been hit with rising prices as ... ( read original story ...)

The Bank of Japan has decided to maintain its easing policy amid growing concerns about slow growth, and is also committed to conducting ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s currency weakened to more than 130 to the dollar for the first time since April 2002, after the central bank reinforced its commitment to low interest rates despite rising inflation. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO — Japan will take appropriate action in the currency market as recent moves are “extremely worrying,” a Ministry of Finance (MOF) official said on Thursday, in the wake of the yen’s plunge to a ... ( read original story ...)