Is India done with crypto?

Over a dozen VC firms scrambled to publish their own web3 investment theses, some even lowering their high bar for credentials to hire young analysts well-versed in crypto. Several young partners, fearing they would miss out on potentially life-changing deals,

Japan’s Nikkei soars to close at near 34 year high

Japan's Nikkei index - which had its best year for a decade in 2023 - climbed 2% to break above 34,000 for the first time since 1990. Japanese exporters led the charge, helped by a softening yen. The broader Topix index also hit its highest since 1990.

Japan’s market rally lacks solid backing

One reason is that returns on equity remain low. On Lex’s calculations, forward ROE for Topix constituents (at 8.5 per cent) has crawled sideways for a decade. It is currently only just above the ... ( read original story ...)