The Japanese government and Japanese companies are battling copycats in China and South Korea, taking steps to protect the integrity of "made in Japan" products, from strawberries to whisky. The ... ( read original story ...)
Economic downturn fueling Argentine crypto craze
Argentina's economic downturn, with high inflation, a deflating currency and a shortage of US dollars to invest in, has in fact proved a shot in the arm for one sector: cryptocurrency. ( read original story ...)
DCG to Buy More of Crypto Trust Amid Stubborn Discount
The parent company behind the popular Grayscale Bitcoin Trust said it’s upping the amount of shares it plans to purchase as the fund remains at a deep discount to its holdings. ( read original story ...)
Why ether’s 349% rally this year is less hype-driven than previous bull cycles, according to one crypto researcher
Coindesk's managing director of research said anticipation of a network upgrade and a better understanding of Ethereum's role in DeFi is propelling Ether's latest rally. ( read original story ...)
Ethereum Surges to $3,200, Making Its Creator the Youngest Crypto Billionaire
Amidst an ongoing crypto surge, Ether soared to new market heights Monday, becoming one of the priciest cryptocurrencies in circulation. The Ethereum blockchain-based token is now worth around $3,200, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Micro Bitcoin Futures’ Offer Expanded Opportunities for Crypto Investors
"The introduction of micro Bitcoin futures responds directly to demand for smaller-sized contracts from a broad array of clients and will offer even more choice and precision in how participants can ... ( read original story ...)
Ethereum’s 27-Year-Old Co-Creator Is Now The World’s Youngest Crypto Billionaire
Vitalik Buterin launched Ethereum six years ago. The value of its ether cryptocurrency has surged more than 300% since January 2021. ( read original story ...)
Japan urges strategic companies to appoint ‘economic security chief’
Japan wants companies involved in strategic industries such as semiconductors and nuclear power to appoint an executive responsible for economic security issues, Nikkei has learned. Government ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese companies ditch Chinese drones over security concerns
Leading Japanese infrastructure companies will end their use of Chinese-made drones, joining in the government's efforts to curb the potential security risks. There have been concerns that drones made ... ( read original story ...)
Kelly Evans: Taking crypto seriously
While we're all over here guffawing about dogecoin, the actual crypto economy is taking off What do I mean? Take the rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). These wouldn't be possible without the ... ( read original story ...)
Meet the Brevan Howard-backed, ex-SEC chair Jay Clayton-advised asset manager hoping to gain regulatory approval for the first sustainable crypto ETF
One River thinks investors will flock to its "green" crypto fund, which buys carbon offsets against its mining-related emissions. ( read original story ...)
Ethereum Passes Bank of America, Wells Fargo in Market Cap as Crypto Hits $3,000
The news of Ether, the digital token of the Ethereum blockchain, passing two major banks in market cap value comes as the cryptocurrency has soared to a new all-time high on Monday, surpassing $3,000. ( read original story ...)
Ethereum Blasts Past $3,000, Outpacing Bitcoin, Amid Broad Crypto Rally
Ethereum prices hit another record high Monday, breaking through the $3,000 barrier and tripling its year-to-date gains amid the ongoing surge in global cryptocurrencies. Ether, the digital token ... ( read original story ...)
Pay With Crypto Using PayPal: Here’s How
You can now pay for purchases with crypto using PayPal. Just like when using other payment methods, it's simple to do. Find out how. ( read original story ...)
Binance CEO on Bitcoin, Crypto Volatility, Going Public
Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao discusses customer use of cryptocurrencies, the upcoming launch of Binance NFT, and explains why he sees no need for the company to go public on “Bloomberg ... ( read original story ...)
Digital Week Northeast Asia 2021: How will Japan’s Data Centre market play out?
Data centre penetration in Japan is largely concentrated in two regions--Tokyo and Osaka.However, post COVID-19, with the ubiquitous use of technology across the length and breadth of Japan, there is ... ( read original story ...)