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Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, probed by CFTC over concerns it allowed US residents to trade derivatives
"We have always blocked US access, but users do find intelligent ways to get around our block sometimes," company co-founder Changpeng Zhao said. ( read original story ...)
Rakuten Notches $2.2 Billion With Shares Issued To Walmart, Tencent, Japan Post
Japanese eCommerce and technology giant Rakuten is hoping to notch $2.2 billion with the issuance of new shares to Walmart, Tencent and Japan Post. ( read original story ...)
Watch Beeple react to his crypto art selling for $69 million, making him the third most valuable living artist: ‘I’m going to Disney World!’
Mike Winkelmann, the digital artist known as Beeple, gathered with family in his living room to watch as dozens of bidders took part in the auction for his crypto art. The auction closed with a final ... ( read original story ...)
The world’s biggest crypto fund manager is hiring 9 ETF-related specialists, in anticipation of approval of the first US crypto ETF
Grayscale Investments, the largest digital currency asset manager, has posted nine ETF-related job ads on LinkedIn, in a sign it expects the Securities and Exchange Commission to approve the first US ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mizuho Bank’s 300 overseas remittances affected by system trouble
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Mizuho Bank said Friday a hardware failure caused a delay in around 300 overseas remittances and those affected are mainly companies. Speaking at a press conference, Mizuho Bank ... ( read original story ...)
Aso Marks 3,000 Days in Office as Finance Minister
Finance Minister Taro Aso marked 3,000 days in office Saturday, at a time when he is struggling to rebuild Japan's finances. Aso, who broke the postwar tenure record at the key cabinet post in 2018, ... ( read original story ...)
Tencent and Walmart Join Forces to Invest in Japan’s Rakuten
Japanese e-commerce and entertainment group Rakuten is to receive a $2.2 billion (JPY242 billion) capital injection through a share sale headed by Japan Post, Chinese social media and entertainment ... ( read original story ...)
Number of women trading crypto grows by 7 times so far in 2021 on Robinhood as interest in bitcoin booms
"Our data shows that things are changing," Robinhood said in a blog post. ( read original story ...)
The world’s biggest crypto fund manager is hiring 9 ETF-related specialists, in anticipation of the approval of the first US crypto ETF
Grayscale could push its $35 billion Bitcoin Trust, the largest of its kind, into an ETF, but it currently doesn't have an active filing with the SEC. ( read original story ...)
Record-breaking NFT auction could be a watershed moment for crypto
CNBC's Robert Frank explains the surge in demand for NFT and what it could mean for cryptocurrencies. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mizuho Bank hit by another system glitch
Mizuho Bank said Friday it has experienced another system glitch and its President Koji Fujiwara will meet the press later in the day ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on US economic package, weaker yen
Tokyo stocks ended higher Friday, extending their winning streak to four days, with investor sentiment boosted by a weaker yen that l ... ( read original story ...)
How A Sexist Remark Made Japan’s $25 Billion Olympics Bet Pay Off
History might remember Yoshiro Mori for finally prodding Japan to act against the gender inequality holding back its economy. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SBI to Reward Shareholders with Free XRP
SBI Holdings announced its initiative to reward shareholders with XRP tokens, which is facing regulatory backlash in the United States but support in Asia. ( read original story ...)
Rakuten to Raise $2.2 Billion as Japan Post, Tencent Invest
(Bloomberg) -- Rakuten Inc. plans to raise 242 billion yen ($2.2 billion) by selling shares to investors including Tencent Holdings Ltd., Walmart Inc. and Japan Post Holdings Co., bankrolling ... ( read original story ...)