An unprecedented election pledge by Japan’s ruling party to double defense spending underscores the nation’s haste to acquire missiles, stealth fighters, drones and other weapons to deter China’s ... ( read original story ...)
Indo-Japan trade increases to $ 18 bn in 2019: Exim Bank study
However, despite having a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Japan, India has been running a persistent trade deficit with Japan, which has more than doubled during the decade, ... ( read original story ...)
A three-way handshake between Bukalapak, Grab, and Salim Group takes shape in Indonesia
Bukalapak is onboarding Mitra Bukalapaks onto the grocery service GrabMart and also providing the mitras with microloans. ( read original story ...)
A crypto-focused VC thinks there’s going to be massive opportunities in the space as Paradigm reportedly plans a $1.5 billion fund
Ivailo Jordanov, a partner at 7percent Ventures, thinks the rise in crypto development is leading to more investing. ( read original story ...)
Major Bitcoin And Crypto Exchange Coinbase Reveals Ethereum NFT Marketplace As Price Craze Continues
Coinbase, one of the largest U.S. bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchanges and a major crypto on-ramp, has announced it's launching a marketplace for non-fungible tokens ... ( read original story ...)
Wix To Accept Crypto Payments Through BitPay Partnership
This will now let Wix merchants accept up to 12 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin Cash, Dogecoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, XRP and a number of stablecoins. The CEO of BitPay, Stephen ... ( read original story ...)
SheeldMarket raises $10 million for its institutional crypto investment platform
Paris-based cryptocurrency broker SheeldMarket has raised a $10 million Series A funding round led by Atomico. As a EU-registered broker, the company wants to help institutional investors buy and sell ... ( read original story ...)
NGX Group to list 1.96 billion shares by introduction
The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc says it will list 1,964,115,918 shares by introduction on the main board of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited. ( read original story ...)
For Japanese wide receiver Yoshihito Omi, international combine offers rare path to NFL
Yoshihito Omi was working a day job and practicing on weekends until the Japanese wide receiver decided to go all-in on his football dream. ( read original story ...)
Two of Facebook’s senior crypto engineers have left to join venture fund Andreessen Horowitz
Nassim Eddequiouaq and Riyaz Faizullabhoy, who worked on Facebook's Novi digital wallet, will consult on security and tech at 16z Crypto. ( read original story ...)
Crypto lender Celsius Network’s valuation soars 2,400% in latest fundraising round
Celsius Network has raised $400 million in its latest fundraising round, pushing its valuation to $3 billion. The fundraising comes amid the heightened scrutiny directed toward the digital asset space ... ( read original story ...)
Top 15 richest cities in the world with the highest GDP in 2021
Which are the⭐RICHEST CITIES IN THE WORLD⭐with the highest GDP in 2021? Check out this article to know more about the top 15 cities, their location and value. ( read original story ...)
Crypto and DAOs: What are decentralized autonomous organizations?
A company owned and run by its shareholders, its rules and structure locked in by immutable code on the blockchain—that's a DAO. ( read original story ...)
Binance Starts $1 Billion Crypto Growth Fund for Blockchain
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a $1 billion growth fund in support of the Binance Smart Chain blockchain, with the goal of helping to accelerate adoption of digital assets ... ( read original story ...)
Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Trading Firm Names Co-CEOs, Scales Up
Fried’s quant trading firm Alameda Research is building out its ranks as volume climbs. Alameda named veteran employees Caroline Ellison and Sam Trabucco as co-chief executive officers, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto lender Celsius Network raises $400m as regulatory pressure grows
Cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius Network has raised $400m in new equity funding from investors as it grapples with mounting scrutiny from US regulators towards crypto businesses. The funding ... ( read original story ...)