Honda Motor Co. is considering the commercialization of its algae-growing technology, which can be used to absorb carbon and create biofuels, plastics and other products, the Nikkei newspaper reported ... ( read original story ...)
Yen kicks off another week under pressure, with central bank policy in focus
The Japanese yen continued its slide on Monday morning, while the aussie and kiwi remained bid, with traders eying a string of public remarks by global central bank policy makers this week, including ... ( read original story ...)
Facebook’s Crypto Practices Worry a Major Regulator
Australia’s consumer watchdog (ACCC) has decided to sue Meta for allegedly “aided and abetted” celebrity scam ads on Facebook that have cost some Australians hundreds of thousands of dollars." ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto laws loom for Australia as government seeks market views
Australia's government is asking businesses and individuals for feedback on its plan to overhaul licensing and custody arrangements for digital assets. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
IRS Gives Crypto Tax Warning: Don’t Forget To Report
The IRS wants to know if you crypto, just yes or no. But it sounds similar to the foreign account question that tripped up thousands and helped the IRS collect billions. The question could set you up ... ( read original story ...)
Inside the international push to turn a bankrupt rural Washington newsprint mill into a crypto capital
Allrise Capital has partnered with a major Chinese tech company, Bitmain, to convert the Eastern Washington town into what they foresee will be the cryptocurrency mining capital of the nation. ( read original story ...)
Zuckerberg’s Facebook Receives Very Worrisome News About Crypto
Facebook finds itself again at the center of a controversy. It's as if the social media giant, which changed its name last October to become Meta Platforms - Get Meta Platforms In ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Cannot Be Cancelled – Implications For Investors
On the one hand the fact that such a vote ever in made it to serious contention shows just how outdated and incomplete the analysis of crypto by policymakers remains. Conversely, the reality that this ... ( read original story ...)
Why web3’s wealthy are donating crypto instead of cash
As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, crypto has become an integral tool for donors abroad to support Ukraine. The success of crypto-native fundraising campaigns in this context is reflective of a ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto isn’t decentralized — it’s actually run by a handful of big wigs exploiting low-paid workers, says long-time internet academic
Crypto thrives on a "colonialist mindset" that features people at the top exploiting labor at the bottom, according to researcher Catherine Flick. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Price Prediction: Huge Bitcoin Forecast Revealed As Ethereum, BNB, XRP, Solana, Cardano, Luna And Avalanche Swing
One veteran commodities investor turned bitcoin bull has predicted the bitcoin price could soar to $200,000 in just five years—pointing to a "compounding effect" that could drive ... ( read original story ...)
The Latecomer’s Guide to Crypto
Crypto is a lot of things – including terribly explained. We’re here to clear things up. Until fairly recently, if you lived anywhere other than San Francisco, it was possible to go days or even weeks ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Billionaire Masayoshi Son’s Latest Portfolio: Top 10 Stock Picks
In this article, we’ll examine billionaire Masayoshi Son’s portfolio management strategy and approach to investing in stocks. We’ll also check out Mr. Son’s top 10 stock picks. You can skip our ... ( read original story ...)
As Bank of Japan diverges from peers, yen weakness provides tolerance test
The yen's value may slide further due to surging commodity prices, testing the tolerance of price-sensitive consumers — and Japanese policymakers. ( read original story ...)
Crypto provides fix for some in crisis-hit Afghanistan
In the middle of a bazaar in western Afghanistan, Arezo Akrimi takes out her smartphone and, after a few taps of the screen, changes some cryptocurrency for a bundle of hard cash. ( read original story ...)
Japan to invest Rs3.2 lakh cr in India over next five years
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida arrived here on Saturday and announced $42 billion (Rs 3.20 lakh crore) worth of investments in India over the next five years. The next big visitor will be Australian PM ... ( read original story ...)