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The IRS is coming after crypto profits: CNBC After Hours
Eamon Javers breaks down a recent court decision allowing the IRS to access the identities of taxpayers who use cryptocurrencies. ( read original story ...)
Japan may approve AstraZeneca, Moderna vaccines as early as May 20 -Nikkei
Japan's government may approve the use of coronavirus vaccines developed by AstraZeneca PLC and Moderna Inc as early as May 20, the Nikkei reported on Friday. Health ministry officials plan to hold ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Jibun Bank Services PMI registered at 49.5 above expectations (48.3) in April
EUR/USD flirts with 200-HMA, picking up bids of late. Upbeat Momentum line, sustained breakout of short-term falling trend line keep buyers hopeful. 1.2000 threshold, monthly low adds to the downside ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Services PMI Improves To 49.5 In April – Jibun
The services sector in Japan continued to contract in April, albeit at a slower pace, the latest survey from Jibun Bank revealed on ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey, India and China Look to Ban Crypto, U.S., Germany and Iran Move to Use It
Countries are divided on cryptocurrency, with some looking to ban it, while others are seeking ways to incorporate it into their economic systems. ( read original story ...)
Paxos CEO on powering PayPal’s crypto ‘next generation digital wallet’
CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" team discusses PayPal's crypto offering with Charles Cascarilla, co-founder and CEO of Paxos, the company powering PayPal’s crypto service. ( read original story ...)
What Is Bonfire Crypto? How to Buy the New Token That Fans Are Pushing on Twitter
The token was launched less than a month ago and its price is not yet listed on major cryptocurrency tracking sites. ( read original story ...)
DGAP-Adhoc: APONTIS PHARMA AG sets placement price for its IPO at EUR 19.00 per share
APONTIS PHARMA AG ("APONTIS PHARMA" or "Company") has set the placement price for its initial public offering ("IPO") at EUR 19.00 per share. In total, 5,290,000 ordinary bearer shares with no par ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks longer COVID quarantines for Indian arrivals
Since April 28, Japan has required arrivals from India and certain other coronavirus hot spots to self-quarantine at government-designated facilities for three days. They can leave the facilities ... ( read original story ...)
Pound Japanese Yen Exchange Rate Steady as Bank of Japan is Optimistic about Japan’s Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout
STORY LINK Pound Japanese Yen Exchange Rate Steady as Bank of Japan is Optimistic about Japan’s Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout. GBP/JPY Exchange ... ( read original story ...)
The IRS is coming for crypto — Here’s what’s happening
CNBC's Eamon Javers reports on how investors will have to pay taxes on gains from crypto trades. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC ... ( read original story ...)
This crypto claims to solve bitcoin’s biggest problem
Bitcoin may be the king of cryptocurrencies, but it's facing an environmental backlash over the energy-intensive technology underpinning it. ( read original story ...)
Liquidity-fueled IPO markets break records in Q1 2021. Q1 2021 global IPO volumes rose 85 pct. year-on-year
Attractive market conditions in 2021 so far have resulted in the best-performing first quarter by deal numbers and proceeds in the last 20 years. While Q1 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese government acknowledges existence of papers on document-tampering
Once revealed, the documents may shed light on how and why the government ordered the doctoring of documents related to a discount land sale to a school operator. ( read original story ...)
Japanese gov’t admits presence of ‘tell-all’ file over document tampering scandal
The Japanese government on May 6 admitted to the existence of documents detailing the development of events surrounding the doctoring of reco ... ( read original story ...)