"Imagine profiting/enjoying things that come from a culture and then attacking/diminishing the ethnic group," Naomi Osaka said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gov’t long-term debt to top ¥1,000 trillion
The outstanding long-term debt of the Japanese government is set to top 1,000 trillion yen ($9.12 trillion) at the end of March, according to officials, with its fiscal health rapidly worsening amid ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Shadow Banking Explained and Why 12% Yields Are Common
A swathe of shadow banks in the $1.6 trillion cryptocurrency market have figured out how to generate returns of 12% with minimal risk: Lend U.S. dollars to hedge funds so they can buy Bitcoin. Some of ... ( read original story ...)
What the NFT crypto art craze means for artists
It’s been two weeks since Christie’s historic $69.3 million auction for crypto art ignited light bulbs around the world. Digital content creators of all caliber have been plotting their own Beeple ... ( read original story ...)
Why the FATF Travel Rule Shows the FinCEN Crypto Wallet Rule Can Work
The FATF has proved to FinCen that mutually-acceptable solutions to anti-money laundering and terrorism financing can be found. ( read original story ...)
WeWork IPO: With $9 Billion Valuation And Merger, Softbank Takes A Shot, Again!
The Japanese conglomerate, however ... All of the doing right by things in only one bid – to arrive at a successful IPO, which has now been achieved by Softbank’s efforts with WeWork. Even though ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto boom continues as Chainalysis raises $100M, doubles valuation to over $2B
Chainalysis, a blockchain analysis company, announced Friday it has closed on $100 million in Series D financing, doubling its valuation to over $2 billion. The round comes just four months after the ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to begin feasibility study on digital currency in April
The Bank of Japan said Friday it will begin a feasibility study on digital currency next month, accelerating preparation for the issu ... ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Distrust in Japan gov’t will grow if errors in bills are not explained
The Japanese government's response to the coronavirus is ... the Act for Establishment of the Ministry of Defense and the Banking Act. Why did these simple mistakes become rife? Is it because ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron Stock Is Estimated To Be Significantly Overvalued
The stock of Tokyo Electron (OTCPK:TOELY, 30-year Financials) appears to be significantly overvalued, according to GuruFocus Value calculation. ( read original story ...)
Crypto-industry to get first major U.S. stadium with Miami-Dade County approving FTX for Heat home
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX could soon replace American Airlines as the title sponsor for the arena that is home to the NBA franchise. ( read original story ...)
Japan Bank for International Cooperation & Sevens Pacific Pte Limited to acquire 44% of shares in EFL
Japan Bank for International Cooperation as well as Sevens Pacific Pte Limited owned by Chugoku Electric Power Company will acquire 44% shareholding i ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan eyes shift to ‘hands-off’ approach on bond buying
The Bank of Japan will take a more hands-off approach in bond buying operations from April under new guidelines set last week, sources familiar with its thinking said, as it seeks to breathe life back ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan-Renault rift at center of Japanese trial of American
The trial of former Nissan executive Greg Kelly in a Tokyo court is increasingly focusing on a rift between Nissan Motor Co. and its French alliance partner. Kelly, an American, was ... ( read original story ...)
A NYC gallery just became the first to display crypto art physically — see how it works
Superchief Gallery NFT opened its "Season One Starter Pack" exhibition featuring 300 artists and different types of auctions, or "drops." ... ( read original story ...)
Soros Investment Chief Fitzpatrick Sees Crypto at “Inflection Point”
The chief investment officer of Soros Fund Management, Dawn Fitzpatrick, thinks cryptocurrencies are at an "inflection point," leading her firm to make ... ( read original story ...)