Asian equities had a strong day despite the US equity market’s weakness Friday and increased lockdowns in Europe. Meanwhile, Japan announced the easing of travel restrictions for several countries in ... ( read original story ...)
Ambitious but controversial: Japan’s new hydrogen project
Japan's new 2050 deadline for carbon neutrality has thrown a spotlight on its efforts to find new, greener fuel options, including an ambitious but controversial liquid hydrogen venture. The Hydrogen ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei rebounds from 2-month low as earnings recover
TOKYO, Nov 2 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average jumped on Monday, weathering the impact from downbeat U.S. stocks late last week, as signs of a recovery in earnings at home and a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nidec plans $2 bln EV motor factory in Europe – Nikkei
The plant, which follows construction of an EV motor plant in China, is slated to open in 2023 with annual production of between 200,000 and 300,000 units a year, the Nikkei said ... from other ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Long & Short: Wyoming Is Crypto’s ‘Wild West,’ Which Is Exactly What We Need
An innovative region far from the center of financial power is taking meaningful steps towards reforming finance from the edges. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to trade lower; China says its factory activity grew in October
Official data released over the weekend showing China's manufacturing activity grew at a slightly slower rate in October. ( read original story ...)
‘I got Bitcoin!’ — trick-or-treaters rewarded with crypto
At least four Canadian kids in costume received hundreds of dollars in Bitcoin instead of chocolate over Halloween. ( read original story ...)
Declaring a crackdown? What to make of the DoJ crypto framework release
The U.S. Department of Justice has articulated its digital enforcement strategy, putting the crypto community on notice. ( read original story ...)
Japan approves P1.44 billion loans for 4 infrastructure projects
Japan has approved the provision of Y3.1 billion in technical assistance to the Philippines to support the implementation of four infrastructure projects, according to the Department of Finance. ( read original story ...)
Japan approves technical aid for four PHL infrastructure projects
THE Japanese government has approved ¥3.1 billion (P1.44 billion) worth of technical assistance for four infrastructure projects in the Philippines as it rea ffi rms its commitment to support the ... ( read original story ...)
This crypto payments firm has just turned three years old and has big plans
An award-winning crypto payments network is marking its third anniversary — and says it has big plans for the next 12 months ... ( read original story ...)
Jack Ma’s Ant set to raise $35 billion in biggest-ever IPO
The move will mean the fintech giant will have a market value of about $315 billion, about the same as JPMorgan Chase & Co. ( read original story ...)
Bitterz: a Japanese Crypto Exchange Launching Today Is Giving Away Bitcoin!
Today (November 1), on behalf of Bitterz LLC (Hinds Building, Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines), we are pleased to announce that our global crypto exchange Bitterz in Japan will start to ... ( read original story ...)
John McAfee Pumps Crypto From Prison, Denies Tax Fraud and Murder Charges
John McAfee has shared many details about his life in Spanish prison and chances of extradition to the U.S. He additionally claims to have regained control of his ghost cryptocurrency project. ( read original story ...)
US Banks Could Seek to Partner With or Buy Crypto Custodians, OCC’s Brooks Says
U.S. banks are looking at ways to handle crypto adoption in the wake of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s (OCC) July decision to allow banks to provide custody for cryptocurrencies, ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Is Less Scary Than Halloween
Isn’t bitcoin creepy? I understand their confusion: Hollywood often acts like everything crypto-related is dark web deals and criminal conduct. In fact, it’s held and traded by millions of law-abiding ... ( read original story ...)