Vitalik Buterin launched Ethereum six years ago. The value of its ether cryptocurrency has surged more than 300% since January 2021. ( read original story ...)
Japan urges strategic companies to appoint ‘economic security chief’
Japan wants companies involved in strategic industries such as semiconductors and nuclear power to appoint an executive responsible for economic security issues, Nikkei has learned. Government ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese companies ditch Chinese drones over security concerns
Leading Japanese infrastructure companies will end their use of Chinese-made drones, joining in the government's efforts to curb the potential security risks. There have been concerns that drones made ... ( read original story ...)
Kelly Evans: Taking crypto seriously
While we're all over here guffawing about dogecoin, the actual crypto economy is taking off What do I mean? Take the rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). These wouldn't be possible without the ... ( read original story ...)
Meet the Brevan Howard-backed, ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton-advised asset manager hoping to gain regulatory approval for the first sustainable crypto ETF
One River thinks investors will flock to its "green" crypto fund, which buys carbon offsets against its mining-related emissions. ( read original story ...)
Ethereum Passes Bank of America, Wells Fargo in Market Cap as Crypto Hits $3,000
The news of Ether, the digital token of the Ethereum blockchain, passing two major banks in market cap value comes as the cryptocurrency has soared to a new all-time high on Monday, surpassing $3,000. ( read original story ...)
Ethereum Blasts Past $3,000, Outpacing Bitcoin, Amid Broad Crypto Rally
Ethereum prices hit another record high Monday, breaking through the $3,000 barrier and tripling its year-to-date gains amid the ongoing surge in global cryptocurrencies. Ether, the digital token ... ( read original story ...)
Pay With Crypto Using PayPal: Here’s How
You can now pay for purchases with crypto using PayPal. Just like when using other payment methods, it's simple to do. Find out how. ( read original story ...)
Binance CEO on Bitcoin, Crypto Volatility, Going Public
Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao discusses customer use of cryptocurrencies, the upcoming launch of Binance NFT, and explains why he sees no need for the company to go public on “Bloomberg ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Week Northeast Asia 2021: How will Japan’s Data Centre market play out?
Data centre penetration in Japan is largely concentrated in two regions--Tokyo and Osaka.However, post COVID-19, with the ubiquitous use of technology across the length and breadth of Japan, there is ... ( read original story ...)
Asian finance chiefs expect COVID-19 vaccines to boost recovery
Asian finance chiefs said Monday they expect their economies, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, to recover this year with the hel ... ( read original story ...)
ASEAN plus China, Japan, S.Korea vow to boost financial ties amid pandemic
TOKYO (Reuters) -Finance ministers and central bank governors from ASEAN, China, Japan and South Korea on Monday vowed to strengthen regional financial cooperation while providing continued support ... ( read original story ...)
Global markets sell-off continues in Asia, Nikkei 225 drops 241 points
SYDNEY, NSW, Australia - Major falls were recorded on most stock markets across Asia on Monday. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 plummeted 241.37 points or 0.83 percent to 28,812.63. The Hang Seng in Hong ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Beijing, Seoul: targeted intervention for Covid hit countries
Joint interventions announced to stabilize the financial framework in Asia. Strengthen the agreement with Asean. Despite divisions over territorial and strategic issues, Japan and China maintain econo ... ( read original story ...)
ASEAN plus China, Japan, South Korea vow to boost financial ties amid pandemic
Finance ministers and central bank governors from ASEAN, China, Japan and South Korea on Monday vowed to strengthen regional financial cooperation while providing continued support for countries hit ... ( read original story ...)
Ether Hits $3,000 as Bitcoin’s Crypto Dominance Declines
Bitcoin’s domination of total cryptocurrency market value is declining as its next-biggest rival Ether reaches the $3,000 milestone, suggesting room for more than one winner among digital tokens as ... ( read original story ...)