Elliptic, the London-headquartered crypto startup that monitors financial crime, has raised $60 million from a group including SoftBank. The ‘Series C’ found round was led by Evolution Equity Partners ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nikkei extends gain on weaker yen
At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average advanced 449.26 points, or 1.6%, to 28,498.20. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange climbed up 34.73 ... ( read original story ...)
Shinsei Bank set to oppose SBI takeover bid
Shinsei Bank's independent external directors on Monday advised against a proposed acquisition by SBI Holdings Inc., a move that would force the major online financial service group into a rare ... ( read original story ...)
For Crypto Traders, A Signal to Watch and a New Way to Trade
Bitcoin and ether volatility have raised awareness of basis, the difference between spot and futures market prices. Basis Trade at Index Close (BTIC) transactions provide a bridge between the two. ( read original story ...)
Crypto mining manufacturer Bitmain says it will stop shipping equipment to China after the government’s crackdown
Crypto mining manufacturer Bitmain said it would stop selling its machines in China after the government's crackdown. ( read original story ...)
FOREX-Central bank divergence vaults dollar to almost 3-year high vs yen
The dollar soared to its highest in nearly three years versus the Japanese yen on Monday as investors remained confident the U.S. Federal Reserve will announce a tapering of its massive bond-buying ... ( read original story ...)
Global Digital Banking Market to Reach $30.1 Billion by 2026
Abstract: Global Digital Banking Market to Reach $30. 1 Billion by 2026 . Cash is increasingly becoming obsolete as IT makes a revolutionizing entry into the retail banking sector.New York, Oct. 11, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Govt Likely to Downplay Finance Bureaucrat Criticism
The Japanese government is apparently trying not to make a big deal about a magazine article in which the top Finance Ministry bureaucrat likened lawmakers' policy debate to "a pork-barrel battle." ... ( read original story ...)
Here are 7 altcoins you can obtain using ‘low-lift’ methods such as CPU and GPU mining — the easiest ways to mine crypto
The easiest methods for mining crypto are GPU or CPU mining, and cryptocurrencies born from bitcoin or ethereum are among the altcoins you can obtain. ( read original story ...)
Altcoins and bitcoin are campaign fuel for these 17 crypto-minded politicians and political groups
Federal political candidates are increasingly accepting of cryptocurrency as a way to fuel their political ambitions. ( read original story ...)
Richard Li’s family baggage weighs on insurer IPO
The Hong Kong tycoon is putting a limit on how long he can keep the supervoting stock he’ll get in the $2 bln float of Asia-focused FWD. But it can be extended while his nearest and dearest can for a ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Bonds Show Rare Bout of Inflation Anxiety
A sudden spike in inflation expectations priced into Japanese government bonds shows some investors are changing long-held assumptions about the economy being resistant to any global supply-side ... ( read original story ...)
Traders at banks fear missing out on the crypto party
Banks have a growing cryptocurrency problem. Internal trading desks and a broadening array of clients are pressuring senior management at large banks to launch services around cry ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei gains for third day on weaker yen, economic reopening hopes
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average rose for a third straight session on Monday, extending its recovery from a six-week low marked last week, as a sharp decline in the yen boosted exporters while a ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus latest: Japan’s Nikkei gains on drop in infections, weak yen
Nikkei Asia is tracking the spread of the coronavirus that was first detected in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Cumulative global cases have reached 237,838,986, according to Johns Hopkins ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s rural banks embrace more risks in search of profits
Their greatest enemy is time as business opportunities need years to take fruit. Japan’s rural banks are set to take on more risks as they seek profits, what with credit demand in rural areas heading ... ( read original story ...)