South Korean cryptocurrency traders are bracing for losses of more than Won3tn ($2.6bn) as two-thirds of the country’s crypto exchanges are set to be wiped out in a regulatory overhaul of one of the ... ( read original story ...)
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia makes watchful start, Nikkei nears 30-year high
Asian shares made a guarded start on Monday to a week packed with important U.S. and Chinese economic data and the launch of Apple's latest iPhones, while the Nikkei was tantalisingly near heights ... ( read original story ...)
It’s Time To End The SEC’s “Clarity” Charade On Crypto
For five years, investors and project developers in the $2 trillion blockchain innovation space have been subjected to an increasingly maddening charade that the U.S. Securities and Exchange ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports seen surging in August
TOKYO: Japans exports likely surged for the sixth straight month in August thanks to strong global demand for machinery goods and a flattering comparison with last years pandemic-induced slump, a poll ... ( read original story ...)
The surge in altcoins looks unsustainable and has echoes of the run-up to May’s crypto crash, JPMorgan’s bitcoin expert says
JPMorgan's Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou questioned whether the hype around altcoins such as cardano's ada is justified by their likely uptake. ( read original story ...)
In Japan politics, social media savvy Taro Kono is a rarity. His party isn’t fully on board.
Kono's unorthodox communication style is a double-edged sword and has made him a polarizing figure among some of the Liberal Democratic Party's influential old guard. ( read original story ...)
Japan Vaccine Czar Kono Is Favorite to Succeed Suga, Nikkei Poll Shows
Japan’s vaccination minister Taro Kono is the favorite to replace Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, according to a poll conducted by Nikkei and TV ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s vaccines minister Kono leads opinion poll on succeeding Suga
Japan's minister in charge of vaccines, Taro Kono, led a public opinion poll on who should succeed Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga as head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s vaccines minister leads poll on LDP leadership race
Poll by Nikkei and TV Tokyo shows Taro Kono leading opinion poll on who should succeed Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Regulation Should Begin With Whales, Not Tokens
There are of course regulations that aim to limit individuals from market or systemic risk, but those risks are rarely known before they do damage. ( read original story ...)
Some early crypto enthusiasts have bailed on the sector, saying the movement has bought into hype without understanding the technology’s limits
A recent Financial Times Magazine piece interviewed several early crypto superfans who have since become disillusioned. Perhaps the most high-profile display of a crypto backer turning on the space is ... ( read original story ...)
Funds Overseas Cash In on Crypto Boom
A handful of European exchange-traded products have logged gains in the triple digits and beyond, but few are available to U.S. investors. ( read original story ...)
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal explains why he hasn’t invested in crypto
Since retiring from the NBA in 2011, Shaquille O’Neal has reportedly amassed a net worth of more than $400 million. But the Basketball Hall of Famer says he’s steering clear of one popular investing ... ( read original story ...)
Over-Regulating Crypto Would Be ‘Disaster’: Q&A With Cam Harvey
U.S. regulators face a tough balancing act when it comes to addressing “yield farming” in cryptocurrencies without pushing important financial innovation offshore, according to Duke University finance ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.25%
Japan equities were higher at the close on Friday, as gains in the Paper & Pulp , Railway & Bus and Real Estate sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 1.25% to ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Ordered To Allow in-App Purchases, Is This a Win for Crypto?
Epic Games v. Apple has ended with Apple being blocked from enforcing payment methods for apps. This could open the door for more apps to accept crypto. ( read original story ...)