Last year saw an increase in the use of blockchain bridges and drop in the use of crypto mixers for money laundering.The change shows how ...
Japan unexpectedly slips into recession, Germany now world’s third-biggest economy
TOKYO: Japan unexpectedly slipped into a recession at the end of last year, losing its title as the world's third-biggest economy to Germany and raising doubts about when the central bank would begin ...
Japan loses a big title, and perhaps its way
Japan’s journey back to normality has just taken an unwelcome turn. The world’s third-largest economy in U.S. dollar terms ceded the title to Germany on Thursday after unexpectedly slipping into a ...
IPO freeze gives way to cautious optimism as dealmakers see signs of a thaw
There’s always a risk when an IPO prices in an uncertain market. Will the price hold or up, or more importantly, trade higher? Seeing a few deals debut so far this year is an encouraging sign. Just ...
Nikkei closes above 38,000 for first time since 1990 as Japan GDP contraction allays policy shift concerns
Markets in the region clawed back some losses after mostly falling on Wednesday on the back of a hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation report.
Bitcoin-Yen Pair Hits Record High, Reflects Stress on Japan’s Fiat Currency
Bitcoin reached a record high in Yen terms early Thursday, leaving behind bitcoin's U.S. dollar-, euro-, British pound- and Australian ...
Crypto-Loving Lawyer Eyes Run Against Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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Crypto exits remain low but investors remain unfazed
The global venture capital market is enduring a long period of limited exits. This means many historical venture deals are slowly rotting on the vine, in IRR terms. The crypto market is no different, ...
Morning Bid: Japan GDP on tap, yen hugs 150.00/$
In currency markets, the yen will take center stage again on Thursday after its fall through 150.00 per dollar this week. Warnings on Wednesday from Japan's finance minister Shunichi Suzuki that rapid ...
Japan’s Nikkei pushes to fresh 34-year peak as chip shares climb
Japan's Nikkei share average rallied to the highest level in 34 years on Thursday, as chip-related shares tracked overnight gains on Wall Street peers.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 near record high as Q4 recession dents BOJ pivot bets
Investing.com-- Japan’s Nikkei 225 index traded just below record highs on Thursday even as data showed the economy entered a technical recession in the fourth quarter- a trend that is expected to ...
Japan’s economy slips into recession due to weak consumer spending
Japan’s economy has contracted unexpectedly because of weak domestic consumption, pushing the country into recession and causing it to lose its position as the world’s third largest economy to Germany ...
John Deaton, prominent crypto attorney, eyes US Senate race against Elizabeth Warren
Should he enter the race, 56-year-old Deaton would become the first major GOP challenger for Warren in a contest that has looked sleepy for months.
Crypto executive explains how the bitcoin price could soon double all-time highs
John Divine, the head of digital OTC trading at BlockFills, described the biggest factors that stand to impact bitcoin's trajectory.
Japan GDP on tap, yen hugs 150.00/$
Warnings on Wednesday from Japan's finance minister Shunichi Suzuki that rapid FX moves are "undesirable" appear to have helped stall its decline for now. Japanese GDP data on Thursday could move the ...
Bitcoin Hits All-Time High In Japanese Yen: These Currencies Are Next In Line
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is back above $1 trillion in market capitalization and has hit an all-time high in the Japanese yen.