Japan's Shinsei Bank said on Wednesday no decision has been made on its response to an unsolicited $1.1 billion bid by SBI Holdings following a media report that it plans to introduce a poison-pill ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank CEO Son says smart robots can revitalise Japan growth, competitiveness
SoftBank Group Corp Chief Executive Masayoshi Son on Wednesday said so-called smart robots can revitalise Japan's economy and competitiveness, doubling down on robotics just as the company's ... ( read original story ...)
Next-Generation Japan Lawmakers Cheer ‘Chaotic’ Premier Fight
(Bloomberg) --Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party has kept a lock on power ... The powerful faction bosses who control the ruling party, such as Finance Minister Taro Aso, quickly lined up behind Abe’s ... ( read original story ...)
New Data Reveals Bitcoin Could Be Nearing A Sudden Price Shock After $300 Billion Crypto Crash
Data has revealed bitcoin exchange reserves have dropped to lower than they were in November last year—when the bitcoin price began its huge run that peaked at almost $65,000 in ... ( read original story ...)
Hedge funder, Mets owner Steven Cohen invests in crypto-trading firm
Cohen is backing Radkl, a new quantitative trading firm that will invest in cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and the “decentralized finance” (DeFi) sector. ( read original story ...)
Cramer believes in both gold and crypto — but says they play different roles in portfolio
The "Mad Money" host said bitcoin and ether are speculative trades, while he sees gold as an insurance policy. ( read original story ...)
Jump Capital Raises $350 Million And Doubles Down On Crypto
The Chicago-based firm has seen multiple exits and unicorns within its crypto strategy and plans to put 40% of its latest fund toward that market. ( read original story ...)
Inter’s new kit, co-host Osaka and Biles sparkles – Tuesday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media. Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from September 14. Inter Milan ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto bosses say Coinbase is ‘fighting the good fight’
Some crypto exchange bosses looked on with horror last week as Coinbase’s chief executive decided to accuse the Securities and Exchange Commission of “sketchy behaviour”. Others, however, applauded. ( read original story ...)
Hedge funds riding crypto wave post bumper returns
Cryptocurrency hedge funds gained nearly 24 per cent in August as large price swings in digital asset prices helped them outperform investors in sleepy equities and currencies markets. The strong pace ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Has Another Volatile Week. Are These Crypto Stocks Better?
Bitcoin prices saw considerable volatility over the last week, falling from levels of almost $53,000 on Monday, September 6, to levels of under $45,000 currently, marking a decline of almost 15%. In ... ( read original story ...)
Lawmakers move to close $16.8 billion crypto tax loophole
House Democrats propose bill that will impose wash sale rules on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital currencies. ( read original story ...)
House Democrats’ plan would close tax loophole used by crypto investors
Bitcoin, ethereum, dogecoin and other crypto investors would be subject to the wash-sale rules that apply to stocks if House Democrats' proposal becomes law. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Hairstylist Explains How He Achieved Her Stunning Met Gala Look
All products and services featured by Variety are independently selected by Variety editors. However, Variety may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 Legacy Highlights Social and Environmental Benefits Created by the Games
Increased sports participation, stronger engagement and initiatives to create a more sustainable city have been highlighted as part of a series of legacy case studies published by the Organising ... ( read original story ...)
Spiber raises $312m in pre-IPO growth phase
Spiber has raised JPY34.4bn (US$312.6m) in funding to help scale-up production and global expansion prior to a planned IPO. ( read original story ...)