In March, three crypto startups raised some of the largest capital raises in the industry’s history. Here are the top ten. But institutions and venture firms rushing to cash in on the surge don’t come ... ( read original story ...)
Ether Reaches Record as Crypto Rally Broadens Beyond Bitcoin
It has nearly tripled this year, and first topped $2,000 briefly on an intraday basis in February. The Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index gained about 3% Friday, while Bitcoin was little changed after more ... ( read original story ...)
People are buying and selling crypto collectibles in a $250 million market – check out the sites where you can browse and bid on NFTs
NFT creators and resellers have made millions. In March, artist Beeple smashed digital art records and became one of the most valuable living artists when he sold a crypto art piece for nearly $70 ... ( read original story ...)
Ether, the No. 2 crypto, hit a record above $2,100 as bitcoin trades near $60,000 on Good Friday
The world’s second-most prominent crypto on Friday touched a fresh record above $2,100. Ether ETHUSD, -0.19%, running atop the ethereum blockchain, were recently up 6% at around $2,087 after touching ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kioxia said to favor IPO over acquisition talks
The Tokyo-based company, which makes NAND flash memory chips, has been planning to go public since Toshiba sold a majority stake in the business to a consortium in 2018, including Bain, Apple Inc. and ... ( read original story ...)
What Does Finance Have to Do With War?
Examining how Japan financed its 20th century wars provides context for understanding the relationship between finance and international conflict. ( read original story ...)
Japan and United States Aim to Cooperate on Chip Supply: Nikkei
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Japanese leader to hold talks with Biden in US on April 16
Japanese media, including the Nikkei business newspaper, said the trip was delayed because of a request from Washington. “We had been arranging (a visit by Suga) in the earlier half of April, but the ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei hits 2-week high on hopes of earnings recovery, chip output hike
TOKYO, April 2 (Reuters) - Japanese shares closed higher on Friday, with the Nikkei hitting a two-week high, due to hopes of earnings recovery and gains in semiconductor-related shares as they look to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gathering information on Nomura, MUFG losses linked to U.S. client
and will gather and share information on the matter with the Bank of Japan and overseas authorities, the finance minister said. Taro Aso's comments come after Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG ... ( read original story ...)
Japan gathering information on loss at Nomura, Mitsubishi UFJ Securities
Japan is gathering and sharing information with the Bank of Japan and overseas authorities on financial losses incurred by two Japanese financial institutions in a deal related to a U.S. client, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to trade higher as major markets are closed for Good Friday
Futures pointed to a positive start for Japanese stocks. The Nikkei futures contract in Chicago was at 29,740 while its counterpart in Osaka was at 29,700. That compared against the Nikkei 225's last ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Shockingly Defeated in Quarterfinals of 2021 Miami Open: ‘I Couldn’t Find a Groove’
Naomi Osaka had a 23-match winning streak before her loss to Maria Sakkari in the quarterfinals of the Miami Open on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Startup That Turns Stone Into Grocery Bags Gets Green Loan
The planned new factory is located in Tagajo city, northeastern Japan, close to where an earthquake and tsunami in 2011 claimed thousands of lives. TBM was founded the same year as the disaster ... ( read original story ...)
Why 2021 is shaping up to be the year of mainstream crypto adoption
CNBC's "Squawk Alley" team discusses mainstream companies working on crypto capabilities, including Visa and Tesla, with Diogo Monica, Anchorage co-founder and president. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei introduces services for overseas customers on a new website
Nikkei Inc. launched "Global Services," a new site on the English version of its corporate website. The services provided by ... ( read original story ...)