Ruffer, which made $2.6 billion hedging the pandemic, invested around $600 million in bitcoin in November and sold the last of its coins in April. ( read original story ...)
What Changed in Crypto Markets While You Were Sleeping — June 7
BeInCrypto presents our daily morning roundup of crypto news and market changes that you might have missed while you were asleep. ( read original story ...)
Over $11B in Bitcoin Held by 32 Companies: Crypto Treasuries Report
Data from CryptoTreasuries shows that 32 companies hold nearly $12 billion in BTC, while 11 companies hold roughly $470 million in ETH. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei closes 0.3% higher; Japan shares edge up as US jobs data eases Fed taper concerns
The Nikkei share average edged up 0.27 per cent to close at 29,019.24, after rising as high as 1 per cent to reach a nearly four-week high earlier in the session. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.27%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Monday, as gains in the Paper & Pulp, Railway & Bus and Real Estate sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained 0.27%. The best ... ( read original story ...)
How Hokkaido is breaking down language barriers
With the number of non-Japanese continuing to grow, the prefecture is hoping to help all of its residents with more accessible information. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Police Investigating Death of Olympic Official (Report)
Police in Tokyo are reported to be investigating the death on Monday of Moriya Yasushi, a senior member of the Japan Olympic Committee. Citing police sources, Nippon Television reported that ... ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Australia’s Fitzgibbon takes World Surfing Games gold in Tokyo tonic
Australian surfer Sally Fitzgibbons has continued her encouraging buildup to the Tokyo Olympics, grabbing gold in the ISA World Surfing Games event in El Salvador. The win at Surf City comes two weeks ... ( read original story ...)
‘You’re so cool,’ Japan mayor tells Australian softball Olympians
The mayor of a Japanese city hosting Australia's softball team for a pre-Olympic training camp told them they were "cool" and wished them success, but predicted they would finish as runners-up to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Olympic official dies after jumping in front of train, report says
The police are investigating the details surrounding the death of the official, Yasushi Moriya, 52, viewing it as apparent suicide, Nippon Television reported. ( read original story ...)
Australia’s Fitzgibbon takes World Surfing Games gold in Tokyo tonic
Australian surfer Sally Fitzgibbons has continued her encouraging buildup to the Tokyo Olympics, grabbing gold in the ISA World Surfing Games event in El Salvador. ( read original story ...)
Coupang tests first overseas business in Japan
Coupang, still fresh from its New York Stock Exchange listing in March, is planning a global expansion. To kick start its plans, it was revealed that the South Korean leading e-commerce player had ... ( read original story ...)
Why Nikko strategist thinks Japan’s stock market will perform well again
John Vail of Nikko Asset Management says it's "very possible" for Japan's economy to see "double-digit" on-quarter growth in the third quarter. ( read original story ...)
Novatiq Announces Supership Holdings Partnership to Scale Its Privacy-First Identity Solution Across Japan And APAC
Novatiq announces Supership Holdings partnership, to scale its privacy-first identity solution for digital advertising across Japan and APAC. ( read original story ...)
Team Fiji all set for Tokyo
“Everyone should know that the Olympic Games are the exclusive property of the IOC and only they have the authority to cancel the Tokyo Olympics. “That is the bottom-line.” Bower is confident the ... ( read original story ...)
Property Trends: Why Singapore, Japan, Australia and New Zealand Rank High on Buyers’ Lists
As real estate markets continue to recover in 2021, Asia-Pacific has been showing a faster recovery than other markets—and the reasons are interlinked. Here's why both local and international buyers ... ( read original story ...)