Tokyo stocks opened lower on Wednesday tracking falls on Wall Street after US President Donald Trump called off talks on a new stimulus plan until after the election. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index ... ( read original story ...)
These 3 Trends Are Driving Crypto Market Growth Now
The latest CoinDesk Quarterly Review looks at some of the main drivers of crypto market evolution including DeF, derivatives and stablecoins. ( read original story ...)
Blockchain Bites: FCA’s Crypto Crackdown, McAfee’s Charges, Ethereum’s Store of Value
Ethereum’s past, present and future. Every day until the event the team behind Blockchain Bites will dive into an aspect of Ethereum that excites or confuses us. The shakedown of bitcoin ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Unveils Record $52 Billion Military Budget (Thanks to China and North Korea)
Japan's government hasn't been silent about noting that it has felt threatened by China's vast military resources, which come amidst territorial disputes, as well as an ever-unpredictable North Korea. ( read original story ...)
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back For Corporate Governance In Japan
Japan Inc. has always been embroiled in scandals surrounding corporate governance; however, that trend seemed to be on the reverse. ( read original story ...)
Crypto derivatives for retail investors banned by UK regulator
The UK’s financial regulator has banned the sale of cryptocurrency-related derivatives to retail consumers, saying the underlying assets had “no reliable basis for valuation”. After concluding a ... ( read original story ...)
U.K. FCA Bans Sale of Crypto-Derivatives to Retail Investors
Britain’s financial watchdog has banned the sale of cryptocurrency derivatives, saying they have no value for ordinary investors. ( read original story ...)
The UK’s financial regulator bans crypto-based products for retail investors after a year-long review
These products are "ill-suited" to retail consumers as they risk losing a lot of money due to difficulties in valuing cryptoassets, the FCA said. ( read original story ...)
U.K.’s FCA Bans Sale of Crypto-Derivatives to Retail Consumers
Britain’s financial watchdog has banned the sale of cryptocurrency derivatives, saying they have no value for ordinary investors. ( read original story ...)
City watchdog bans crypto-derivatives to save investors from £53m in losses
The FCA will prohibit the sale or marketing of financial instruments linked to cryptoassets, such as bitcoin, from January 6. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Koizumi Eyes Reform in a $15 Billion Power Market
(Bloomberg) -- In a couple of years, Japan will be paying the highest rates in the world to incumbent power utilities simply for maintaining generation capacity, including coal and nuclear plants, to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kioxia to seek listing as early as Dec after delay -paper
Japan's Kioxia Holdings Corp is looking to list its shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as early as December, the Nikkan Kogyo newspaper reported on Tuesday, after it shelved those plans last week ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Eyes Stress Test on Major Banks to Gauge Impact of COVID-19 on Capital
Japan plan to conduct stress tests on its five major financial institutions this year that look into how the coronavirus pandemic could affect their earnings and capital, the central bank said on ... ( read original story ...)
Korean Millionaire Investing in Decentralized Finance with the desire to build the future of Cryptocurrencies trading
Fintech is becoming a fast-growing industry in the world today. The term is an amalgamation of the words “Finance” and “Technology” and it is associated with any business that uses technology to ... ( read original story ...)
John McAfee arrested after DOJ indicts crypto millionaire for tax evasion
Cybersecurity entrepreneur and crypto personality John McAfee’s wild ride could be coming to an end after he was arrested in Spain today, now facing extradition to the US over charges spanning tax ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto for Congress: Bitcoin Sent to All Congress Members’ Campaigns
The Crypto for Congress initiative has launched. All members of Congress will be given bitcoin as campaign contributions to help them learn about cryptocurrency. The initiative is supported by ... ( read original story ...)