VC race to fund young DeFI, NFT, DAOs and other Web 3 tech. ( read original story ...)
Japan to revoke Russia’s most favored nation status over Ukraine
Japan will strip Russia of its "most favored nation" status to punish Moscow for its aggression in Ukraine, following in the footsteps of the United States and European nations, Prime Minister Fumio ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto investor who lost $225,000 overnight warns others it’s still the ‘Wild West’
After a hacker exploited DeFI lending protocol Agave on Tuesday, investors were left shocked and drained of funds. ( read original story ...)
Ukraine crisis may reshape role of c.bank digital currency, says ex-BOJ official
Sanctions imposed on Russia could prod more countries like China to look at central bank digital currencies (CBDC) as a tool to counter the dollar's dominance in the global financial system, former ... ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake jolts northern Japan, cuts power to parts of Tokyo
Tokyo Electric Power Company said that around 2 million households were without power and that it was checking the condition of reactors at the Fukushima plant, public broadcaster ... ( read original story ...)
The Best Global Crypto Exchanges
There are nearly 600 cryptocurrency exchanges worldwide inviting investors to trade bitcoin, ethereum and other digital assets. But costs, quality and safety vary widely. With an emphasis on ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto evangelists want to build an internet utopia, but their supposedly revolutionary Web3 is just creating a new set of corporate overlords
Web3 claims it will bring down Google and Facebook. But it's already giving rise to a new wave of mega-platforms that seek to rule our digital lives. ( read original story ...)
Crypto News Today: Bitcoin Breaks $40,000 Ahead of Fed Decision
Welcome to Newsweek's cryptocurrency news: in this daily update we will be looking at the movement and outlook for major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, with a technical analysis.Meanwhile, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc hikes pay by more than 2%, not enough for a big economic boost
Japan’s top firms have offered pay rises of more than 2% at annual wage talks that wrapped up on Monday, marking an uptick from the previous year but still falling short of Prime Minister Fumio ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto World Abuzz With Inflation Talk: Here’s What It Means For Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Prices
Interest in inflation is driving sentiment for the cryptocurrency crowd. Here is what it means for digital assets: ... ( read original story ...)
Kazakhstan Confiscates Almost $200 Million in Crypto Mining Equipment
Kazakhstan's Financial Monitoring Agency claimed that it confiscated crypto mining equipment valued at nearly $200 million, as the former Soviet republic tightens its ... ( read original story ...)
Luno launches investment arm to back over 200 fintech and crypto/web3 startups yearly
Luno, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), today announced that it is launching Luno Expeditions, an early-stage investment arm to back fintech and crypto/web3 startups globally. The fund ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.64%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Shipbuilding, Transport and Insurance sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 1.64%. The best ... ( read original story ...)
USDJPY Soars and Nikkei 225 Steadies as Ukraine Fears Cool, Fed Rate Hike Nears
The US Dollar surged to a five-year high against the Yen and Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index found a base as market worries about the war in Ukraine cooled as the Fed prepared to start a rate hike ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to announce the removal of all travel restrictions on foreign tourists
Japan is set to remove all travel restrictions that have been imposed on foreign tourists starting next week, the latest reports suggest. Read on to know what it means for you. As the number of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Joins Switzerland, Singapore In Halting Crypto Transactions With Russia, Belarus
"We are closely watching the situations of settlements such as crypto assets and SPFS in order to secure the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia," Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said earlier ... ( read original story ...)