Japan stocks were higher after the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Communication, Machinery and Transportation Equipment sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 0.35% ...
A buzzy NFT startup from Decentraland’s founder was supposed to be the future of crypto gaming. His $20M gamble on Genesis could cost the company its future
For a brief moment in 2021, it looked like crypto had finally found its killer application: video games. The “play-to-earn" game Axie Infinity had notched millions of users and platforms like Sandbox raked in venture funding.
Nissan and Renault close in on overhaul of alliance
Flags of Japan, France and Nissan are seen at Nissan Motor Co.'s global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, February 14, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-hoon/ ... ( read original story ...)
Rapper Cordae reveals biggest challenge of being in a relationship with Naomi Osaka
American rapper Cordae recently revealed that he has been trying to keep his relationship with tennis superstar Naomi Osaka private. Cordae, 25, admitted in an interview with YouTube channel Million ... ( read original story ...)
Cargo vessel sinks between Japan and South Korea, rescue crews pick up 14 of the 22 crew members
A cargo ship between Japan and South Korea sank early on Wednesday. Rescue crews from the two countries have saved at least 14 of the 22 crew members. ( read original story ...)
Seller faces £200,000 court bill after wrongly denying there was Japanese knotweed in garden
“Had that evidence stood alone, he would have amply satisfied me of his reasonable belief that there was no Japanese knotweed at his property.” But he went on to say that Mr Henderson’s case had been ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin, ether slip as crypto rally falters after regaining $1 trillion market cap
Bitcoin is taking a breather after leading a broader crypto rebound in January. The digital coin remains up by nearly 40% in January.
3 Stable Stocks to Buy This Week for Under $50
Despite the headline inflation cooling down, the Fed will likely continue raising interest rates to meet its inflation target. Moreover, S&P 500 earnings are estimated to have declined in ...
Riku Danzaki: Motherwell close to signing attacking midfielder from Consadole Sapporo
Attacking midfielder Riku Danzaki arrives in Scotland ahead of a permanent transfer to Motherwell from J-League club Consadole Sapporo. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo bourse proposes 2025 end of grace period for listing rules
The Tokyo Stock Exchange said on Wednesday it had proposed ending a grace period in March 2025 for companies listed on the top "prime" section that fall short of listing rules, addressing criticism ... ( read original story ...)
Man nabbed over liquid-spattering on kimono during Japan celebration
A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of damaging property after a number of people were spattered what appear ... ( read original story ...)
France Gives Crypto Firms More Time to Comply
Instead of rushing to implement a stringent licensing regime, a new amendment means France will wait on EU-wide ruling to arrive.
Crypto Is Worth Fixing. Regulators Should Get Moving
The once-burgeoning realm of crypto and decentralized finance keeps imploding, presenting policy makers with a quandary: Should they just let it burn, or step in to address its now-obvious flaws? The ...
Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi accidentally reveals it had over $1.2 billion in assets tied up with FTX
Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi accidentally revealed it had over $1.2 billion in assets tied to FTX and its sister trading arm Alameda Research, according to CNBC. The redacted sections include "trade ...
Sam Bankman-Fried gave $400 million to an obscure crypto-trading firm cofounded by a Jane Street trader just 2 years out of college, report says
Modulo Capital operated out of the same luxury Bahamas resort where Sam Bankman-Fried lived. Like SBF, its cofounders used to work at Jane Street.
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei ends higher for 4th straight day amid concerns of overheating
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index extended its rally to a fourth session Wednesday as cyclical stocks outperformed although gains were subdued amid concerns the market may be overheating. The ...