Digital yuan trials will soon include Tencent and Ant Group's licensed banks. Chinese companies are pivoting to crypto. Geely sets its eyes on blockchain. ( read original story ...)
Japan extends ¥30 billion in loans to Mauritius after oil spill
The Panamanian-flagged bulk carrier Wakashio ran aground off the southeast coast of Mauritius on July 25, spilling more than 1,000 tons of oil into the environment. ( read original story ...)
Crypto influencer warns Ethereum fees will drive users away
DeFi users appear to be migrating to rival blockchains as skyrocketing gas fees are making Ethereum too expensive for many to use. ( read original story ...)
As pandemic took hold, suicide rose among Japanese women
The gym in Osaka where she worked as a personal trainer suspended operations, and her friends were staying home at the recommendation of the government. Afraid to be alone, she would call her ... ( read original story ...)
JAL Group revises corporate structure, new division to focus on finance, retail and merchandising
Japan Airlines Group announced (18-Feb-2021) revisions to its corporate structure, which includes the reorganisation of the current route marketing and passenger sales divisions and introduce four new ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto-Craze Icon Long Blockchain Has Shares Delisted by SEC
Long Blockchain Corp., the former iced-tea company that became a poster child of crypto-investment excesses, had its shares delisted by U.S. regulators after failing to file financial reports for ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shares jump
TOKYO: Japanese shares jumped on Monday, snapping a three-day losing streak, as optimism on economic recovery from the pandemic prompted fresh buying in materials, travel-related and other cheap ... ( read original story ...)
Mizuho, LINE Increase Investments In Bid To Launch ‘Smartphone Bank’
LINE Corp. and Mizuho Financial Group further cement their ties, increasing their investments in LINE subsidiary as part of creating a new bank in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Today In Digital-First Banking: Brex Seeks Bank Charter; MYBank Enrolls In Digital Yuan Test Drives
In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Brex, which produces financial management software, announced it has filed to open an industrial bank in Utah. ( read original story ...)
Join the Most Awaited ICO of the Year and Get your Ticket to the Crypto world
STC is the core utility token of the Student Coin blockchain project - that makes possible the creation of personalized tokens. Read further. ( read original story ...)
India’s Crypto Ban May Extend to IPO Promoters
The extent of the anti-crypto sentiment in India seems to be deepening with initial public offerings (IPO) participants like promoters, investment banks, and lawyers likely to be barred from holding ... ( read original story ...)
First bitcoin ETF launches in Canada as investors pour into crypto
Purpose Investments is Canada's first bitcoin ETF. CEO Som Seif joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss how it differs from bitcoin trusts and the level of interest it has seen. ( read original story ...)
PNB hikes stake in leasing, finance unit
Listed Philippine National Bank infused an additional P515 million to raise its stake in a leasing and finance joint venture to 83.5 percent from the previous 75 percent. ( read original story ...)
Cointelegraph launches Markets Pro crypto intelligence platform, powered by The TIE
Cointelegraph Markets Pro, a data platform designed to level the playing field for cryptocurrency market participants, is now available to the public following a successful live testing period. The ... ( read original story ...)
Long Blockchain Delisted by SEC After Riding 2017’s Crypto Craze
Long Blockchain Corp., the former iced-tea company that became a poster child of crypto-investment excesses, had its shares delisted by U.S. regulators after failing to file financial reports for ... ( read original story ...)
Nigerian Crypto Shut-Out Won’t Depress New Defi And Digital Asset Banking
It's an aggressive strategy, but one that many Nigerians believe will ultimately end up failing. The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a ban on using traditional banking structures to buy, sell or ... ( read original story ...)