Bitflyer trading volume jumps 200% as oil spike triggers Nikkei sell-off

Trading activity on Japanese crypto exchange bitFlyer surged sharply as volatility in energy and equity markets pushed investors toward digital assets. According to market data, trading volumes on the Tokyo-based exchange jumped more than 200% within 24 hours, coinciding with…

Bank of Japan eyes tokenized central bank money in blockchain push

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Kazuo said the rapid integration of blockchain and artificial intelligence is reshaping the financial system, positioning central banks to play a pivotal role in anchoring trust as crypto-linked infrastructure matures. Bank of Japan’s Ueda backs…

Metaplanet raises $127m to buy more Bitcoin—shares slip on dilution fears

Metaplanet Inc. approved a $127 million capital raise to accelerate its Bitcoin-buying strategy, but investors balked at the dilution, sending the stock down about 3.5% on the day.

Bitcoin price may rise if Fed supports Japan, says Arthur Hayes

Arthur Hayes says stealth Fed support for the yen could expand dollar liquidity, weaken the DXY, and mechanically push Bitcoin and majors to new highs. Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes is betting that quiet Federal Reserve intervention to support the…

Japan FSA sets tough bond rules for yen stablecoin reserves

Japan’s FSA plans strict bond rules for yen stablecoins, reshaping reserves, JGB demand, and megabank-led digital yen settlement projects. Japan’s Financial Services Agency has unveiled strict collateral requirements for stablecoin reserve assets, setting a high threshold that could limit which…

Japan To Allow The Trading Of Its First Crypto ETFs By 2028: Report

Japan’s financial watchdog is considering potential rule changes that could pave the way for the listing of the country’s first set of crypto ETFs as early as 2028.

How will Bitcoin price react as Bank of Japan holds interest rate at 0.75%?

Bitcoin price traded cautiously on Friday after the Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate at 0.75%.  Investors are balancing short-term relief against ongoing liquidity concerns linked to Japan’s policy decision. The BOJ voted 8–1 on Jan. 23 to…