The agreement was signed in Tokyo by India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and US International Development Finance Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer Scott Nathan. “Significant ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchange FTX quietly shops for brokerage start-ups amid move into stock trading, sources say
FTX has been on the hunt to buy brokerage start-ups as the crypto exchange moves into stock trading and its CEO takes a stake in Robinhood, sources say. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Second Largest Bank To Launch Institutional Bitcoin, Crypto Custodial Services
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust will partner with Bitbank to form a company focused on institutional custodial services for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Japanese bank Sumitomo Mitsui Trust is launching a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Ousted In First Round At French Open, Hints She’ll Skip Wimbledon
A ruling on rankings is "affecting my mentality," the former No. 1 tennis star said after losing to Amanda Anisimova, 7-5, 6-4. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka may skip Wimbledon after tournament stripped of ranking points
Naomi Osaka is considering snubbing Wimbledon in the wake of the decision to strip the championships of ranking points. The WTA and the ATP announced on Friday that no points would be on offer at this ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka could skip Wimbledon after ranking points removal
Naomi Osaka has become the first prominent tennis star to suggest that she may skip Wimbledon this summer due to the loss of ranking points. The ATP and WTA stripped ranking points from the third ... ( read original story ...)
French Open: Naomi Osaka crashes out in round one on Roland Garros return but Iga Swiatek sails through
Naomi Osaka has been eliminated in the first round on her return to the French Open, but women’s favourite Iga Swiatek sailed through her opening assignment. Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka was ... ( read original story ...)
Cooperation between U.S., Japan and South Korea is critical in deterrence against China: Professor
Masahiro Matsumura of St. Andrew's University in Osaka says U.S. President Joe Biden's aim to strengthen the relationship between Japan and South Korea is a "good diplomatic initiative." ... ( read original story ...)
India, US sign Investment Incentive Agreement in Tokyo, Japan
India and United States of America signed an Investment Incentive Agreement in Tokyo, Japan today. The agreement was signed by India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and Chief Executive Officer of US ... ( read original story ...)
‘India, Japan natural partners’: PM Modi chairs Business Roundtable in Tokyo
The companies represented diverse sectors including automobiles, electronics, semiconductors, steel, technology, trading and banking and finance. Stressing that India and Japan are natural ... ( read original story ...)
Tether investors have redeemed $10 billion worth of the token since the crypto rout rattled faith in stablecoins
Tether investors pulled $10 billion worth of the stablecoin in exchange for US dollars after the token broke its 1-to-1 peg in a crypto bloodbath. ( read original story ...)
Christine Lagarde says crypto is ‘worth nothing’
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are "worth nothing," European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said. Lagarde said she thinks crypto should be regulated to protect inexperienced investors. ( read original story ...)
Ripple CEO: There are some crypto tokens focused on solving problems
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse highlighted that there are cryptocurrency tokens focused on solving problems. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Bank Sumitomo Mitsui Trust to Establish Digital Asset Custodian: Report
Japanese bank Sumitomo Mitsui Trust will form a new company to offer digital asset custody services to institutional investors, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. Named the Japan Digital Asset ... ( read original story ...)
PM Modi chairs business roundtable in Tokyo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a roundtable with Japanese business leaders on 23 May 2022 in Tokyo. Top executives and CEOs of 34 Japanese companies participated in the event. Majority of these ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto crowd dominate Davos main street despite price crash
A free bitcoin pizza stall and a "Liquidity Lounge" were among the treats on offer for attendees at this year's meeting in Davos, where blockchain and cryptocurrency firms have taken over its main ... ( read original story ...)