This latest fundraising round demonstrates that institutional interest in the space remains strong despite recent price reversals. ( read original story ...)
Elizabeth Warren presses Janet Yellen, regulators to address ‘growing threats’ in crypto market
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday urged Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to identify and remedy risks posed by cryptocurrencies. Warren pressed Yellen to use her power as the leader of the Financial ... ( read original story ...)
We asked 10 crypto traders to show us the apps they use on their phone to trade, track prices, and read news
We spoke to 10 crypto traders to understand the best apps to use for crypto trading, ranging from how they monitor news to how they execute trades. ( read original story ...)
Tesla’s Bitcoin Investment Fell $1 Billion Last Quarter Amid Crypto Market Crash
Bitcoin's crashing prices have erased virtually all of Tesla's crypto gains since its $1.5 billion investment earlier this year. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports record number of new COVID cases as Olympics continue
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga asked anyone who was planning to gather to watch the games to stay home. ( read original story ...)
Amazon rejects speculation about bitcoin payment plans as untrue, but says it’s still exploring crypto
Speculation about Amazon's plans to accept payments in bitcoin by the end of 2021 is not true, a spokesperson said. ( read original story ...)
A Lesson From Japan: Real Change Is Emotional
Governments and businesses must question even their most time-honored practices in the race to adapt and stay one step ahead of change. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin reverses rally to drop below $38,000 after Amazon quashes speculation about crypto payments
We're inspired by the innovation happening in the cryptocurrency space and are exploring what this could look like on Amazon,' a company spokesperson said. ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s 2% Inflation Target Has Resulted in Japan’s Economy No Longer in Deflation, Kuroda Says
The Bank of Japan's 2% inflation target has pulled Japan's economy out of deflation, Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Tuesday, adding that this was not a mistaken policy. "As a result of the Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
PH, Japan ink P115.6-B add’l funding for Metro Manila Subway
The Philippine and Japanese governments have signed on Tuesday an additional JPY253-billion (PHP115.6 billion) loan that will finance the first phase of the Metro Manila Subway project.The ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei closes below 28,000 level for second day despite Wall Street boost
Japanese equities rose on Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investors cheered upbeat corporate earnings, but the benchmark Nikkei 225 failed to close above the 28,000 key ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka out of the Olympics after third-round loss to Marketa Vondrousova
There will be no gold medal for the face of the Tokyo Olympics after Naomi Osaka was beaten by Marketa Vondrousova in the third round of the women’s singles. The 23-year-old had hoped to play a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka upset by Marketa Vondrousova in third-round Olympics women’s tennis match
Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam winner, fell in straight sets during an Olympic third-round match vs. Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka felt pressure was ‘a bit much’ after crashing out of home Olympics
Naomi Osaka admitted she struggled to handle the pressure of carrying a nation’s hopes in her home Olympics after losing in the third round of the women’s singles to Marketa Vondrousova in Tokyo. The ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Out Of Tokyo Olympics After Shocking 3rd Round Loss
Naomi Osaka, one of the biggest stars of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, made a surprise early exit, losing to Markéta Vondroušová in the third round. “This is a very big story,” stunned Mary Carillo said ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Tennis-Japan’s Osaka out of Tokyo 2020 third round
Japan's great hope for tennis gold Naomi Osaka was on Tuesday beaten in the third round of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic tennis singles tournament in a blow to home spirits. The world number two was swiped ... ( read original story ...)