TOKYO: Japanese shares fell on Wednesday, closing below the 30,000 milestone for the first time in seven sessions, ... ( read original story ...)
Novogratz’s Galaxy Crypto and Digital Funds Hit $1.2 Billion
Billionaire investor Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. said its asset management unit has grown to $1.2 billion after launching new products, including a Bitcoin mutual fund in partnership ... ( read original story ...)
Beeple Brings Crypto to Christie’s
It will also be the first time that Christie’s will accept payment in the cryptocurrency Ether. Beeple is selling these works as NFTs — nonfungible tokens — digital collectibles that use blockchain ... ( read original story ...)
Nvidia expects crypto-mining chip to bring in $50M in Q1
Nvidia's recently-announced crypto-mining processor (CMP) should bring in around $50 million in revenue in the first quarter of FY 2022, the company said Wednesday. The chipmaker shared its ... ( read original story ...)
Battling Loneliness: Japan setting up a ministry of loneliness brings much-needed focus to mental health
Japan setting up a ministry of loneliness, following the UK example, brings much-needed focus to mental health ... ( read original story ...)
Japan eyes lifting virus emergency in Osaka, 5 other prefectures Sun.
Japan plans to bring forward the lifting of the coronavirus state of emergency to Sunday for Osaka, Kyoto and four other prefectures ... ( read original story ...)
Vast Bank partners with Coinbase for crypto transactions
Vast Bank CEO Brad Scrivner joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the new partnership, the technology behind the custodianship of the currency and more. ( read original story ...)
BofA’s Erika Najarian on how prepared banks are to handle crypto
Erika Najarian, Bank of America, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the interest banks are taking in digital currency, the move toward blockchain technology and whether the establishments have the tech ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Conversation: It’s Game on for NBA Top Shot
Dapper Labs and the National Basketball Association have teamed up for these high value digital trading cards. ( read original story ...)
Does Crypto Fix the ‘Robinhood’ Problem? Not So Fast.
GameStop highlighted the "middleman" issues with services like Robinhood. But the data shows crypto exchanges have their own problems. ( read original story ...)
Crypto stocks rally as Cathie Wood backing sends bitcoin back above $51,000
Shares of cryptocurrency-exposed companies including MicroStrategy, Riot Blockchain, and Marathon Patent rose in Wednesday premarket trading. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: IAMAI Finalises Code of Conduct For Blockchain and Crypto-Firms
The crypto-currency industry has finalised its draft Code of Conduct for blockchain and crypto-firms in India. The code details measures to be followed on KYC, insider transactions, data storage, cust ... ( read original story ...)
London Should Embrace SPACs and Crypto, Ex-LSE Chief Rolet Says
The U.K. government should move quickly to embrace blank-check firms and cryptocurrencies to help the City of London flourish in the post-Brexit era, according to a paper co-authored by Xavier Rolet. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank plots billions in biotech investments in move that could keep the valuation flood rising — report
The valuation crazy train in biotech continues to roll into the new year with more than a dozen companies taking a chance on Nasdaq and money flowing in from all sides. Now, a Japanese institutional i ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Central Bank Voices ‘Major Concerns’ About Crypto
The Reserve Bank of India is concerned that cryptocurrencies may impact financial stability in Asia’s third-largest economy, a view that could shape looming regulations on the asset that is breaking ... ( read original story ...)
India’s Central Bank Chief Airs ‘Major Concerns’ About Crypto Risks
The Reserve Bank of India's governor has expressed “major concerns” about cryptocurrencies, saying government will ultimately "take a call." ... ( read original story ...)