The Bank of Japan kept monetary settings steady on Tuesday and stuck to its view that the economy will gradually recover from the coronavirus pandemic, signalling that it has taken enough steps to ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan keeps policy steady, expects to pump $1 trillion into economy via lending facilities
As widely expected, the central bank maintained its pledge to guide short-term interest rates at -0.1% and the 10-year government bond yield around 0% by a 8-1 vote. ( read original story ...)
The Government Is Playing Around With a Hybrid Crypto Dollar
The National Science Foundation has awarded $225,000 to KRNC, a blockchain startup that is designing crypto features for fiat dollars. KRNC is developing a protocol that will allow test users to make ... ( read original story ...)
India wants to ban cryptocurrencies again, and it’s making the crypto community nervous
The Indian government is inching closer to banning cryptocurrencies but crypto companies remain cautiously optimistic. ( read original story ...)
Reserve Bank of India May Look at Japan Playbook to Tame Yields
India’s central bank may adopt its own version of yield-curve control as it digs deeper into its toolbox to cushion the economy during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a unit of the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to pause on stimulus
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep monetary settings steady at its policy meeting on Tuesday, as it gauges the effects of stimulus steps already announced to support its economy. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank buybacks pick up in June; $4.7 billion spent in total
SoftBank Group Corp share buybacks accelerated in June, with a total of 499.9 billion yen ($4.66 billion) spent on buying back 107.7 million of its shares since March, a company filing showed on ... ( read original story ...)
BRIEF-Microsoft Helped Japan Create Contact-Tracing App To Prevent Second Wave Of Coronavirus Infections – Nikkei
MICROSOFT HAS HELPED JAPAN GOVERNMENT CREATE CONTACT-TRACING APP TO HELP PREVENT SECOND WAVE OF CORONAVIRUS INFECTIONS - NIKKEI * MICROSOFT CONTACT-T ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to pause on stimulus, assess effects of virus relief
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep monetary settings steady at its policy meeting on Tuesday, as it gauges the effects of stimulus steps already announced to support its economy emerging from ... ( read original story ...)
Kansai University Research: Cell Membrane-inspired Phospholipid Polymers as New Generation of Biomaterials for Medical Devices
Kansai University's Yasuhiko Iwasaki has developed innovative biocompatible phospholipid polymers for medical devices applications including biosensors for immunoassay platforms and robust, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares hit near 3-week low on fears of second coronavirus wave
Japanese shares slipped to near three-week low on Monday as concerns about a spike in new cases of COVID-19 worldwide poured cold water on hopes of a quick recovery from a coronavirus-driven global ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Beijing Cases Climb; Some U.K. Shops Open: Virus Update
Spreading cases in Beijing raised concern of a resurgence of the pandemic in China, while a former Food and Drug Administration chief said new U.S. outbreaks are occurring and Tokyo infections jumped. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Crashes Under $9,000 As $10 Billion Wiped From Crypto Markets
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets have been searching for direction over the last few days but has finally made a ... ( read original story ...)
This Crypto Wallet Manages Multiple Coins
The growing number of practical applications for cryptocurrencies has given rise to numerous crypto wallets—apps enabling users to access and manage their crypto assets. The crypto wallet niche is ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Owner Loses All His BTC To Phishing Scam, Crypto Community Sends Donation
When a victim lost his entire Bitcoin savings in a phishing scheme, the crypto community rallied and offered support, including donations and offer of forensic help. ( read original story ...)
Day Traders And TOPIX Rally Drive Japan Exchange Group To Exorbitant Heights
Japan Exchange Group has been on a tear, its stock up roughly 25% since the beginning of the year. An influx of newly-minted day traders and a surge in the TOPI ... ( read original story ...)