Japan

The Japanese yen hovered near its weakest level in nearly four decades on Wednesday, as investors favor the US dollar over Japan’s currency. The yen traded around 161.95 per dollar,...

SBI Group has received the necessary regulatory approval to issue a stablecoin pegged to the Japanese yen and aims to launch it this week, according to reports. The group plans...

The Japanese yen returned to the defensive on Monday, moving closer to a two-year low as the dollar drew support from higher U.S. yields and the Federal Reserve’s tougher policy...

Police in Tokyo have reportedly arrested an executive of the Cambodia-based Prince Group, one of the largest international fraud organizations in Asia, for allegedly submitting a false move-in notification.  The...

Japanese authorities are investigating whether stablecoins were used to launder money from an investment fraud scheme, adding to concerns about how digital assets can be misused for financial crime. The...

The Japanese yen is approaching its weakest level against the US dollar in nearly four decades, and traders are watching the 161.95 level closely. According to reports, USD/JPY recently touched...

The Bank of Japan is approaching a rate decision that could reach far beyond domestic borrowing costs. Markets expect the central bank to raise its benchmark rate by 25 basis...

Japan’s central bank has raised interest rates to 1%, marking the highest level since 1995. The move follows a major policy change that started in March 2024 when the Bank...

Bitcoin price surged back above $66,000 today as easing geopolitical tensions sparked a rally in risk assets. However, traders are now watching another source of volatility. Japan is widely expected...

Japan is moving closer to placing digital assets under rules used for traditional financial markets after the lower house approved a broad crypto reform bill on Thursday. The proposal would...

Japan’s financial markets are moving closer to offering regulated cryptocurrency derivatives, with the Osaka Exchange (OSE) confirming plans to introduce Bitcoin futures by 2028. The proposal comes as Japanese regulators...

Japan’s three largest banking groups are moving closer to issuing an asset-backed stablecoin, marking a new stage in the country’s efforts to integrate blockchain-based payment systems into the traditional financial...

Japan’s SBI Shinsei Bank will pilot a service starting June 10 that allows customers to convert part of their deposit interest directly into Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP vouchers....

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) approved a new proposal to modernize the country’s financial system using blockchain technology and automated digital services. The plan, called the “Next-generation AI &...

The world’s most-traded Asian currency pair, USD/JPY, sits at the center of a major policy clash heading into 2026. Leading banks such as J.P. Morgan and Scotiabank disagreed sharply on...

Bitcoin traders are watching BTCJPY more closely after Japanese authorities reportedly stepped into the currency market to support the yen. The move pushed the dollar sharply lower against Japan’s currency,...

Japan’s regulated crypto race is moving faster after Japan Exchange Group (JPX) signaled a possible 2027 start for listed crypto funds. According to Bloomberg, CEO Hiromi Yamaji said JPX will...

SBI Holdings has announced plans to acquire crypto exchange Bitbank Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary. The company confirmed on May 1, 2026, that it has begun discussions on a capital...

Japan intervened in the foreign-exchange market to support the yen, sending the currency up as much as 3% intraday, according to traders and local media. The yen strengthened to 155.57...

On April 28, 2026, Japan’s Financial Services Agency, together with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the National Police Agency, and the Ministry of Finance, sent a formal...

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) set its monetary policy stance on Tuesday with a 6–3 majority vote to uphold the uncollateralized overnight call rate at around 0.75%, a move that...

Japan Securities Clearing Corporation (JSCC) has partnered with Mizuho Financial Group and Nomura Holdings to test the use of blockchain technology for managing Japanese government bonds (JGBs). JSCC Partnered To...

A group of financial companies in Japan, comprising Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., Nomura Holdings, Inc., Japan Securities Clearing Corporation, and Digital Asset Holdings, LLC, has announced the joint launch of...

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield has climbed to 2.49%, its highest level since 1997. The move indicates a sharp transition in market expectations, with investors now pricing in tighter monetary...

Japan has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its cryptocurrency landscape, placing XRP at the center of a major regulatory shift. The government’s approval of amendments to financial laws signals...