Japan Set to Approve First Crypto ETFs by 2028

Japan’s Financial Services Agency plans to approve the country’s first cryptocurrency ETFs by 2028, adding digital assets to “specified assets” for investment trusts. Breaking the Barriers Japan’s regulators are reportedly preparing to approve the country’s first cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by 2028. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has unveiled plans to add digital assets to … Read more

Japanese Yen Jumps to 2-Month High as Intervention Talk Rattles Currency Markets

On Monday, activity across much of Wall Street and U.S. equity markets remained subdued, while precious metals like silver and gold pressed higher. At the same time, the Japanese yen firmed sharply against the U.S. dollar, as markets responded to rising expectations of coordinated currency intervention by Japanese and U.S. authorities. Currency Watch: Why the … Read more

Quantum Threat Looms, New Whales Rising, and More — Week in Review

Quantum Threat Looms, New Whales Rising, Brandt Sees $58K–$62K, Trump Tariff Shock, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Debate intensified over whether advancing quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin’s network, onchain data showed new institutional whales now control a larger share of realized BTC cap (creating a roughly $6 billion influence gap), … Read more

Japan Bond Shock Ripples Into US Treasuries as Crypto Watches Closely

A sharp selloff in Japanese government bonds spilled into U.S. Treasuries, prompting coordinated intervention from U.S. and Japanese officials. While markets briefly stabilized, lingering structural risks could reshape how investors view bitcoin and other non-sovereign assets. Sovereign Bond Turmoil Highlights Fragility of Safe Havens A sudden selloff in Japan’s long-dated government bonds sent shockwaves through … Read more

Global Risk-Off Sentiment Weighs on Bitcoin Below $90,000

Rising Japanese bond yields and escalating U.S.–Europe trade tensions have driven markets into a risk-off stance. Bitcoin has retreated below $90,000, as macro uncertainty grows. Bitcoin Continues to Slip as Rates and Trade Tensions Rattle Markets Global markets have swung back into risk-off mode over the past week, rattled by a sharp repricing in Japanese … Read more

Japanese Bonds Crashing — Bitwise Says the US Fiscal Path Is No Safer

Japan’s bond market convulsions are rattling global debt assumptions, with Bitwise warning the sell-off exposes structural cracks that could foreshadow mounting U.S. fiscal strain as borrowing costs climb worldwide. Bond Market Turmoil in Japan Sparks New Warnings on US Fiscal Stability, Bitwise Says Japanese government bond markets plunged into rare disorder as long-term yields spiked … Read more

Bybit Ends Services for Japanese Residents, Implements Account Restrictions

Bybit will discontinue its platform for Japan‑based users and enforce verification deadlines to meet local regulations. Bybit announced on 22 December 2025 that it will cease services for residents of Japan and gradually apply account restrictions starting in 2026. Users who receive a residency notice must complete Identity Verification Level 2 (proof of address/KYC 2) by 22 January 2026 to retain … Read more

Startale and SBI Holdings Unveil Regulated Yen Stablecoin for Global Settlement

Japanese tech and financial leaders collaborate to launch institutional-grade digital yen, targeting global blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Startale Group and SBI Holdings announced a Memorandum of Understanding on December 16, 2025, to develop a fully regulated Japanese yen-denominated stablecoin. The initiative aims to provide an alternative in the $300 billion stablecoin market, with Shinsei Trust & … Read more

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