Jan exports +6.4% yr/yr vs forecast +6.6% * Dec core orders +5.2% m/m vs forecast -6.2% * Manufacturers turn positive for 1st time since mid-2019 -poll * Q1 GDP seen contracting again on renewed COVID ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Has Y323.9 Billion Trade Deficit In January
Japan had a merchandise trade deficit of 323.9 billion yen in January, the Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday. That beat ... ( read original story ...)
Development Bank of Latin America issues $300 mln in bonds in Japan
CAF, the Development Bank of Latin America, said on Tuesday it had issued a total of $300 million in bonds on the Japanese market as part of its strategy to maintain financing for member countries. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin tops $50K as major companies jump into crypto
CNBC's Kate Rooney reports on MicroStrategy and other companies moving into the cryptocurrency and how that affects bitcoin. ( read original story ...)
It’s Time to ‘Dip Your Feet’ Into Crypto, Says Kenny Polcari
And, finally, "Thereafter, we invested an aggregate $1.5 billion in bitcoin under this policy and may acquire and hold digital assets from time to time or long-term." Kenny Polcari, managing partner ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Carlyle plans IPO for Japan’s WingArc1st, valuing firm at $475 mln -sources
U.S. buyout firm Carlyle Group Inc is set to win approval for an initial public offering (IPO) of Japan's WingArc1st Inc as early as Thursday, two people with knowledge of the matter said, its third ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle plans third attempt at IPO for Japan’s WingArc1st
U.S. buyout firm Carlyle Group Inc is set to win approval for an initial public offering (IPO) of Japan’s WingArc1st Inc as early as Thursday, two people with knowledge of the matter said, its third ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei extends gain ahead of vaccine rollout
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced 383.60 points, or 1.28%, to 30,467.75, its highest closing level since 01 August 1990. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin surpasses $50,000 for first time ever as major companies jump into crypto
Bitcoin's price broke above $50,000 for the first time in history Tuesday, continuing its blistering rally as major companies appear to be warming to cryptocurrencies. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Whale Moves 220 Million XRP from Coinbase
The total value of the transaction stands at around $122 million. According to the latest data published by the blockchain tracker and crypto analytics company Whale Alert, the mentioned transaction ... ( read original story ...)
The End of Crypto in India? Proposed Crypto Ban Has Big Implications
A proposed ban that would effectively end investment in private cryptocurrencies has big implications for India. ( read original story ...)
Call option squeeze drives Japan’s Nikkei past 30,000, more gains seen – traders
The Nikkei's rapid ascent to a 30-year high above the 30,000 mark has stunned many analysts, but some traders say market hedging against call options at that level is the likely reason for the ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Lending Has Become a Pillar of the Cryptosphere
Crypto lending is helping to construct a new and fairer blockchain-based financial system. How? Read further to know more. ( read original story ...)
Future of International Crypto Payments Lies With Regulations
A cross-border payment in crypto can take minutes, or even seconds to clear, as opposed to several days clearance time with fiat transfers. ( read original story ...)
Crypto AM shines its Spotlight on TotemFi
TotemFi’s vision is to create a collaborative, accessible platform which tokenises the ability to predict future asset prices and events ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle to IPO Japan’s WingArc1st in $475 million listing, sources say
Carlyle Group plans to list Japan's WingArc1st Inc and is set to win approval for a $475 million listing as early as Thursday, two sources said, after the U.S. fund twice failed to float the software ... ( read original story ...)