Ciphertrace has raised red flags about a phishing campaign, which is stealing funds from people who install a malicious browser extension. ( read original story ...)
Blackstone Buys $1B Japan Portfolio From PAG
Blackstone has paid about $1 bil to buy a portfolio of Tokyo and Osaka properties from Hong Kong fund manager PAG. ( read original story ...)
Global finance falls victim to China’s spyware campaign
If the allegations are true, local units of foreign companies operating in China as well as global financial institutions will be exposed to the risk. But, while some countries are taking urgent steps ... ( read original story ...)
Oyster producers in Japan banking on household demand amid epidemic
"I expect people will eat a lot of oysters at home this season because of the trend to refrain from eating out amid the epidemic," a fish store official said. ( read original story ...)
‘Bet on Bitcoin’s inevitability’: Here’s what 5 crypto experts say about its price hitting an all-time high near $20,000 this week
Five crypto experts weighed in on its rally, explaining why Bitcoin has room to go higher and how the dollar's weakness will fuel it further. ( read original story ...)
Darknet Market Crypto Revenues Hit All-Time Highs in 2020
A study revealed that darknet markets have astonishing figures so far in 2020, despite the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
DoorDash aims to raise $3.14 billion in much-awaited IPO
Food delivery startup DoorDash Inc said on Friday it now expects to raise up to $3.14 billion in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO) after lifting its pricing range, signaling a frenzied interest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Invest $4 Billion in Indonesia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund
Japan will invest $4 billion in Indonesia’s planned sovereign wealth fund through the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. ( read original story ...)
Additional costs could add up to 2.8 billion dollars, Tokyo 2020 says
The additional cost caused by the postponement of the Tokyo Olympic Games is about 294 billion yen (about 2.83 billion US dollars), the Tokyo 2020 organizing committee announced, Trend reports citing ... ( read original story ...)
Ethereum Becoming More Than Crypto Coder Darling, Grayscale Says
While Bitcoin’s record-high grabs attention, its crypto compatriot Ethereum is continuing to broaden its appeal beyond the software programming crowd. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei slips from multi-decade highs on vaccine supply concerns
Japan's benchmark Nikkei share average closed lower on Friday, retreating from a near 29-1/2-year high as risk sentiment soured after U.S. drugmaker Pfizer Inc said it had slashed the target for the ... ( read original story ...)
Another Crypto Skeptic Suddenly Flips To Bitcoin—But Adds A Stark Warning
A top market strategist at the research arm of New York-based global investment manager AllianceBernstein, which has $631 billion in assets under management, has admitted he's "changed [his] mind" ... ( read original story ...)
Russia’s Crypto Community Fears Digital Ruble Plan Means ‘Back to USSR’
Russian cryptocurrency and blockchain association warns the Bank of Russia against the excess centralization of the digital ruble ... ( read original story ...)
DoorDash Boosts IPO Price Target, Eyes $35.7 Billion Market Value
DoorDash plans to price its upcoming IPO at between $90 and $95 per share, implying a market value for the biggest U.S. food delivery group of around $35.7 billion. ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-DoorDash aims to raise $3.14 bln in much-awaited IPO
Food delivery startup DoorDash Inc said on Friday it now expects to raise up to $3.14 billion in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO) after lifting its pricing range, signaling a frenzied interest ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei closes lower over virus worries
Tokyo's key Nikkei index closed lower on Friday, pushed down by worries over coronavirus vaccine distribution. ( read original story ...)