Major banks are building out teams dedicated to cryptocurrencies and the underlying blockchain technology. Start-ups are looking to compete for talent by offering faster-paced environments, equity and ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan official calls for G7 nations to adopt common crypto regulations
A senior official from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) warned G7 nations that a common framework for regulating digital currencies needs to be put in place as quickly as possible. G7 refers to the Group of ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka readies to host World Expo in 2025
Dubai has also pledged to contribute to the success of Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai by sharing its experience of hosting the event amid Covid-19 and support the event’s efforts to create a unique ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft Loses Executive to Crypto as Talent War Heats Up
Tech giants and firms from the crypto, metaverse and web3 galaxy are in extreme competition to attract the best talent. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Outlook: Ethereum vs Bitcoin; Crypto Loans; Meta’s Crypto Plans
With a solid rebound in March, crypto investment analysts appear to take a more bullish tone on the sector going forward. "Recovery is on track this week, with Bitcoin performing better by over 7% and ... ( read original story ...)
Why users are pushing back against the world’s largest crypto exchange
He had begun trading on a crypto exchange called Binance only a month prior with less than $20,000, when bitcoin and Ethereum (the two most popular cryptocurrencies) were at then-all-time highs. Kim ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Will Play Iga Swiatek in Miami Open Women’s Final, Her First Title Match of 2022
Naomi Osaka is back in a women's tennis final for the first time in over a year. The 24-year-old defeated Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the Miami Open women's singles semifinal this week, securing ... ( read original story ...)
Some 401(k)s will soon let you invest in crypto
Some employers may soon offer you the option to invest in bitcoin and other digital currencies through your 401(k). There is increasing discussion at financial service firms about how they could best ... ( read original story ...)
Biden Administration’s 2023 Tax Policy Includes Many Key Changes For Crypto Traders And Investors
In its new tax proposal, the Treasury is looking to raise in excess of $10 billion in revenue, partly by addressing some key challenges and opportunities presented by crypto. Here is what you need to ... ( read original story ...)
IEA states agree on coordinated oil release but not volumes – Japan
U.S.-allied countries on Friday agreed to their second coordinated oil release in a month to calm markets roiled by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Japan's industry ministry said, a day after Washington ... ( read original story ...)
Toppan Carves Out Semiconductor Photomask Business to Launch New Company
Toppan (TYO: 7911), a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has entered into a share transfer agreement to carve out its semiconductor ... ( read original story ...)
China $9 billion IPO plans stalled amid COVID outbreak – filings
A gong is pictured before the listing ceremony of the first batch of companies on STAR Market, China's new Nasdaq-style tech board, at Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) in Shanghai, China July 22, 2019. R ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese online bank delays IPO as Ukraine war scares investors
Japan's SBI Sumishin Net Bank on Monday postponed its initial public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, derailing one of the country's biggest listings this year as investors remain on the ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to keep rates low as strong yen still Haruhiko Kuroda’s enemy No. 1
The BOJ's dovish signals may give markets a chance to drive down the yen further, as prospects of steady policy tightening by the Federal Reserve widen the Japan-U.S. interest rate gap. ( read original story ...)
The Mysterious ‘Crypto King’ Who Stole $215M in Bitcoin and Wound Up Dead
The Hunt for the Crypto King” probes QuadrigaCX co-founder Gerald Cotten, who made off with a bitcoin fortune before (supposedly) dying in India. ( read original story ...)
Global IPO volumes fell 37% in 1QFY2022 amid market volatility: EY
The global IPO market has seen a “significant slowdown” in the 1Q2022, following the record-breaking figures in the global IPO market in 2021. For the 1Q2022, the global IPO market saw 321 deals ... ( read original story ...)