For the 613 athletes sent to Tokyo to be part of Team USA there’s a home away from home; the U.S. embassy. The United States embassy in Japan first opened in 1906 to ... ( read original story ...)
Binance CEO says he’s willing to step down as world’s biggest crypto exchange welcomes regulation
Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao said he's willing to step down from his role as the cryptocurrency exchange seeks to become a regulated financial institution. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin: The Regulators Are Coming For Your Crypto
This is where crypto is now. The tension will be, however, if a country outlaws crypto, countries that embrace it will trounce the countries that don’t. It is the same with all technological ... ( read original story ...)
DashDirect Enables Crypto Payments for Everyday Purchases at 155,000 U.S. Stores
DashDirect, launching today, uses cryptocurrency to offer deals on more than 155,000 merchant locations, possibly ushering in the widespread adoption of crypto ... ( read original story ...)
After landing NBA jersey sponsorship deal, crypto startup StormX raises $9M
Seattle cryptocurrency startup StormX raised $9 million from Optimista Capital to fuel growth of its platform that lets users earn cryptocurrency rewards when they shop at retailers such as Nike, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Can’t help but cheer’: Some in Japan warm to Olympics
After months of opposition, some in Japan are warming to the pandemic-hit Olympics, with fans defying authorities to cheer athletes on public roads and rushing to snap up Games merchandise. ( read original story ...)
Survey of Japan Digital Transformation (DX) progress in the Real Estate Industry 2021
A result of survey was announced by GA technologies Co.,Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato City, Tokyo; CEO: Ryo Higuchi; Securities Code: 3491; "the Company") on Friday 16th July, regarding how the real ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto infra startup Fireblocks raises $310M, triples valuation to $2.2B
Fireblocks, an infrastructure provider for digital assets, has raised $310 million in a Series D round of funding that tripled the company’s valuation to $2.2 billion in just over five months. Sequoia ... ( read original story ...)
29-year old billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried says he got into crypto just to trade – but 2 things quickly made him realize the long-term potential of digital money
One of crypto's richest people initially entered into the space without a firm stance on the future of digital assets. ( read original story ...)
Twitter and Amazon, learning from Facebook, make strides in crypto
While Facebook's digital currency remains MIA, Twitter and Amazon are making their own headway in cryptos. ( read original story ...)
Crypto firm Bullish starts pilot as bets on DeFi accelerate
Bullish Global, the cryptocurrency project backed by several billionaires, has begun a private pilot of its much-anticipated trading network as Wall Street steps up its interest in decentralised ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin And Crypto Custodian Raises $310 Million To Achieve $2 Billion Valuation
This latest fundraising round demonstrates that institutional interest in the space remains strong despite recent price reversals. ( read original story ...)
Elizabeth Warren presses Janet Yellen, regulators to address ‘growing threats’ in crypto market
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday urged Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to identify and remedy risks posed by cryptocurrencies. Warren pressed Yellen to use her power as the leader of the Financial ... ( read original story ...)
We asked 10 crypto traders to show us the apps they use on their phone to trade, track prices, and read news
We spoke to 10 crypto traders to understand the best apps to use for crypto trading, ranging from how they monitor news to how they execute trades. ( read original story ...)
Tesla’s Bitcoin Investment Fell $1 Billion Last Quarter Amid Crypto Market Crash
Bitcoin's crashing prices have erased virtually all of Tesla's crypto gains since its $1.5 billion investment earlier this year. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports record number of new COVID cases as Olympics continue
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga asked anyone who was planning to gather to watch the games to stay home. ( read original story ...)