Far from providing a pathway for clandestine transfers, the bigger crypto concern is that its inherent transparency may need more privacy protections. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase gets board OK to add $500 million in crypto to balance sheet, and aims to invest 10% of profit in digital assets
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong on Thursday said that the U.S.'s largest digital-asset exchange received board authorization to put $500 million in crypto ... ( read original story ...)
When Influencers and Crypto Meet: the Rise of the Tokenized Attention Economy
Starting in 2010, social-media influencers demonstrated how entrepreneurs could be born overnight by leveraging the reach enabled by YouTube, Instagram, and other online platforms. In many ways, these ... ( read original story ...)
Worldline, Bitcoin Suisse Will Offer Crypto Payments In Switzerland
Merchants in Switzerland can now accept cryptocurrencies as a means of payment for goods and services following a deal between Worldline and Bitcoin Suisse. ( read original story ...)
AGS Transact Technologies files DRHP with SEBI for IPO
Payment solutions provider AGS Transact Technologies Limited has filed its DRHP with SEBI. AGS Transact Technologies provides customised products and services comprising ATM and Cash Recycler Machines ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei slides to 7-month low as Toyota drags peers, other cyclicals
Japan's Nikkei stock average extended its decline to a seven-month low on Friday, led by a slump in shares with strong link to the global economy, while Toyota Motor dragged its peers and affiliates ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.16 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.16 percent at 27,238.45 on Friday, while the broader Topix shed 0.21 percent at 1,893.30. TOKYO, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average The ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei falls to 8-month low as Toyota drags peers, materials makers
Japan's Nikkei stock average closed at a near eight-month low on Friday, dragged down by automakers and their related sectors on growing concerns about a recovery after Toyota cut its global ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mizuho says bank’s branches having system trouble
The main banking unit of Mizuho Financial Group said on Friday its branches throughout Japan were unable to process transactions, the latest in what has been a long, high-profile series of ... ( read original story ...)
System outage blocks transactions at Japan’s Mizuho bank
Branches of the main banking unit of Mizuho Financial Group were unable to process transactions on Friday, the latest in a series of embarrassing system errors. The glitch prevented in-person ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Ministry of Finance: Cabinet approves 9.27 billion yen in coronavirus emergency budget
Japan's cabinet approved a 9.27 billion yen ($84.50 million) emergency budget to help the country's self-defense forces carry out medical aid amid the coronavirus pandemic,” said Reuters. Following ... ( read original story ...)
The World’s Biggest Crypto Exchange Still Lacks U.S. Footing
The founder of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, needs investors for its U.S. unit after a recent venture capital deal fell through — a setback that cost him a C.E.O. ( read original story ...)
Most comprehensive broadcast and digital coverage plan set for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games across Canada
The performances of Canada's Paralympians will be showcased across Canada like never before this year, with record hours of TV and livestream coverage of the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games ... ( read original story ...)
Going for gold: AMI announces broadcast plans for Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) unveiled its Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games coverage on AMI-tv and AMI-audio in partnership with CBC. ( read original story ...)
Japan hits 1 million coronavirus cases as infections spread beyond Tokyo
Japan reached the milestone of one million coronavirus cases on Friday, domestic media reported, as infections surged in Olympic host Tokyo to other urban areas and the country grapples with an ... ( read original story ...)
Western and Southern Open: Osaka overcome Gauff’s test
Mason: Two days after a thoughtful exchange with a local sports columnist, Naomi Osaka delivered a more relevant statement on the court. She's back. Down a set and a break to 17-year-old Coco Gauff, ... ( read original story ...)