Crypto trader and analyst Ben Armstrong is pulling back the curtain on his long-term altcoin investing philosophy. ( read original story ...)
Bringing crypto-trading platforms to heel
Most crypto-trading platforms that deal with Canadian investors will have to register and join the (IIROC) under new regulatory guidance issued Monday. In a joint notice, IIROC and the Canadian ... ( read original story ...)
OSC takes aim at crypto platforms
Crypto-trading platforms have been given a three-week warning from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC): inform regulators of their plans to comply with securities law, or face regulatory action. ( read original story ...)
Japan and EU to ally on aid for Asia decarbonization
Japan and the European Union will embark on an alliance to combat climate change, Nikkei has learned, helping emerging Asian economies reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The two sides will work together ... ( read original story ...)
New York, London Winning Finance Hubs’ Race for Vaccinations
The financial capitals hit hardest by Covid-19 are pulling ahead in the race to vaccinate their residents. London has outpaced global peers when measured by the percentage of residents inoculated with ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank’s Son eyes bringing Coupang services to Japan
SoftBank Group Corp CEO Masayoshi Son said on Monday the conglomerate's domestic internet business Z Holdings is in talks with South Korean e-commerce firm Coupang about bringing its services to Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Indonesia seek to improve Myanmar situation
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi denounced Myanmar's escalating crackdown on pro-democracy protests in talks Monday with his Indonesian counterpart, who is visiting Tokyo for security ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto mergers and acquisitions doubled to $1.1B in 2020, PwC reports
The average deal size in the crypto industry surged from $19 million last year to nearly $53 million in 2020, according to a new PwC report. The consolidation of cryptocurrency-related companies ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-SEC Chairman Clayton to Advise Brevan-Backed Firm on Crypto
One River Asset Management, a $2.5 billion firm whose cryptocurrency funds are backed by hedge fund titan Alan Howard, brought on former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton as an ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Currencies Jump as Visa Pilots Crypto Settlement
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose after Visa Inc. said its payments network will use a stablecoin backed by the U.S. dollar to settle transactions, as blockchain technology gains more acceptance ... ( read original story ...)
Influence of hacks on crypto coin exchange platforms
Technological advancements in the crypto/financial sector of the economy did not just appear on merit alone. Some ... ( read original story ...)
PwC Report: 2021 Crypto M&A to Grow After Reaching $1.1B in 2020
Professional consulting firm PwC found that cryptocurrency mergers and acquisitions (M&A) hit a new high of $1.1 billion in 2020. ( read original story ...)
Visa joins cryptocurrency market, now allows crypto transaction, but not bitcoin
The incorporation of crypto into its payment options followed Mastercard plans to accept bitcoin. Visa partnered with digital asset bank, Anchorage, to conduct its first transaction using Crypto.com ... ( read original story ...)
Visa Network Will Settle Transactions In Crypto, First Use Case USD Stablecoin
Visa will settle in crypto over Visa rails starting with the USD Coin. Visa’s Cuy Sheffield explains why this paves the way for central bank digital currencies. ( read original story ...)
Japan considers ending support for exporting coal-fired power plants
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga could announce the move as early as at an April 22-23 virtual summit on climate change hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden, sources said. ( read original story ...)
Crypto M&A Set to Notch Record After Doubling in 2020, Says PwC
Deal activity in the cryptocurrency sector soared in 2020 and is likely to keep climbing this year, according to a report. The total value of mergers and acquisitions in crypto more than doubled last ... ( read original story ...)