Japan
Yen-Backed Stablecoin Can’t Come at a Better Time as BOJ Seen Raising Rates
Top bankers and economists expect the BOJ to hike rates in the fourth quarter, boosting the appeal of yen and yen-backed assets.
Japan's Finance Minister Says Crypto Assets Can be Part of Diversified Portfolio
Kato's remarks come amid concerns over Japan's high debt-to-GDP ratio and the potential for financial repression and yen depreciation.
Eric Trump Makes Bitcoin Price Predictions as He Reportedly Gets Ready to Visit Metaplanet
Eric Trump says he’s a “bitcoin maxi” and sees BTC hitting $175K this year, as reports point to new ventures in Japan and Hong Kong.
Japan's 10-year Bond Yield Hits Highest Since 2008 in Potential Ill Omen for Risk Assets
The hardening of the yield follows a dismal bond auction that saw below-average demand for 20-year government debt.
Japan's Financial Regulator to Approve First Yen-Denominated Stablecoin: Report
Approval of JPYC's yen-pegged token could happen as early as the next few months.
Crypto for Advisors: Asian Stablecoin Adoption
Examining South Korea’s tightly controlled CBDC approach versus Japan’s open stablecoin framework, and what these shifts could mean for investors.
Yen Rises Against Bitcoin, Dollar as Scott Bessent Predicts Bank of Japan Rate Hike
The yen is no longer the most attractive funding currency, and the currency's strength may not necessarily lead to broad-based risk aversion, one expert said.
SBI Files for Bitcoin–XRP ETF in Japan, Pushing Dual Crypto Exposure Into Regulated Markets
The ‘Crypto-Assets ETF’ is structured to track the performance of both assets simultaneously, providing a single-entry point for investors seeking crypto exposure.
Metaplanet Buys 780 More Bitcoin, Increases Stash to 17,132 BTC
Japanese company Metaplanet has the largest BTC stash among public companies outside the U.S.
A Japanese AI Firm Plans to Buy 3,000 Bitcoin Over Next 12 Months
The decision to invest in bitcoin was driven by the depreciation of fiat currencies, rising global financial uncertainty, and a desire to diversify its asset portfolio.
