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Bitflyer Takes Over FTX’s Defunct Japanese Unit: NHK
20.6.2024
According to a local report, the Japan-based crypto exchange Bitflyer has acquired the failed Japanese unit of FTX. The report indicates that arrangements are currently underway to take over the business. Bitflyer Acquires Bankrupt FTX Japan, Local Report Claims On June 20, 2024, NHK reported that...
Nomura and GMO Collaborate on Japanese Stablecoin Issuance
27.5.2024
Nomura Holdings, a leading global financial services group, has partnered with Laser Digital, its subsidiary focused on digital asset solutions, and GMO Internet Group, a prominent Japanese technology company renowned for its internet infrastructure, online advertising, and fintech services....
USD/JPY Leap Post-BOJ: A December Surge
27.12.2023
USD/JPY and the BOJ Meeting The USD/JPY currency pair, a forerunner of economic relations between the U.S. and Japan, has recently experienced an explosive rise. The chief reason for this is the results of the (Bank of Japan) BOJ December meeting, which profoundly affected global currency...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Moves Below $30,000 on Monday, as US Dollar Rallies
17.4.2023
Bitcoin started the week trading below $30,000, as the U.S. dollar strengthened during Monday’s session. USD/JPY rose to a one-month high, with the greenback also gaining against the euro and British pound. Ethereum was also lower, falling below $2,100. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below...
Bitcoin Surges by More Than 37% Against US Dollar This Week, Taps $28K on Sunday
19.3.2023
Bitcoin reached a high of $28,422 per unit on Sunday at around 3 p.m. Eastern Time as the leading cryptocurrency has continued to rise during the last week. Since last Sunday, bitcoin has increased in value by 37.9% against the U.S. dollar, and the cryptocurrency’s overall market...
FNCT (Financie Token) Exceeds JPY 20 billion (USD 150 million) in IEO Applications
14.3.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Trading available on Coincheck (exchange) from March 16 〜 FNCT (Financie Token) main page: https://fnct.xyz Financie, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Hironao Kunimitsu, hereinafter referred to as “Financie”) announces the results of its crypto asset FNCT...
Japanese Yen Plunges to 32-Year Low Against US Dollar — Another Intervention by Authorities Expected
16.10.2022
The Japanese yen’s exchange rate versus the U.S. dollar recently plunged to its lowest rate in 32 years — 147.66 JPY per dollar. The yen’s latest fall comes less than a month after its slip in September prompted authorities to enter foreign exchange markets for the first time since...
GBP/JPY Crosses 166 Ahead of UK Data Dump
12.9.2022
Asian Indices The ASX 200 index for Australia increased by 75.2 points (1.09%) and is now trading at 6,969.40. The Nikkei 225 index of Japan is now trading at 28,215.57 after increasing by 150.29 points (0.54%). The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong has increased by 507.63 points (2.69%) and is...
The USD/JPY Rate Targets a Yearly High
23.8.2022
The exchange rate looks at the current pace to challenge the yearly peak (139.39) after surpassing the starting range for August as USD/JPY rises for five straight days while continuing the week’s string of greater highs and lows. As it moves to a new monthly peak (137.65), USD/JPY mostly...
Bitcoin.com Launches Brand New Crypto Casino BitSpinCasino.com
20.7.2022
Bitcoin.com sponsors the launch of a brand new crypto casino BitSpinCasino with support for gaming with various cryptocurrencies and a smashing welcome offer of up to 3 BTC! Play Exciting Casino Games With BTC, BCH, ETH, EUR, AUD, JPY & Many More Bitcoin as a form of value-driven technology...
Bitcoin.com Sponsors Brand New Crypto Casino BitSpinCasino.com
20.7.2022
Bitcoin.com sponsors the launch of a brand new crypto casino BitSpinCasino with support for gaming with various cryptocurrencies and a smashing welcome offer of up to 3 BTC! Play Exciting Casino Games With BTC, BCH, ETH, USD, EUR, AUD, JPY & Many More Bitcoin as a form of value-driven...
USD’s Rally Against AUD and JPY to Continue This Week
25.4.2022
The greenback has been doing well in the market lately against the AUD and JPY. The sudden market shifts caused by hawkish federal rate hikes have helped it carry the momentum on last week. In addition, there was also a significant upsurge in government bonds just as the traders collectively sold...
US Dollar Holds Ground Against JPY and CHN While Wall Street Rises
20.4.2022
The global market changes have put the greenback on the right track in the forex market. The USD has outrun several currencies from the Asia-Pacific in the last 24 hours alone. Specifically, the currency’s run against the JPY has been so phenomenal that it is expected to reach the 2002 peak...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades at Discount in Japanese Yen Markets
30.3.2022
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 30, 2022
AUD/JPY Is in Focus for the End of Week Risk Events
26.8.2021
The Aussie dollar has remained relatively stable in recent months, rising in comparison to weaker counterparts such as the Japanese yen. AUD/JPY – Australian Dollar/Japanese Yen is highly correlated to the risk appetite, which is used as a risk gauge in the currency market. According to forex...
Japanese Internet Giant Licensed to Issue First JPY-Pegged Stablecoin in New York
29.12.2020
The charter makes GMO one of only 27 companies licensed in New York to engage in virtual currency activities
Stablecoin Market Caps Swell Over $7 Billion – Volumes Surpass Most Trading Pairs
31.3.2020
While most digital assets have been suffering, stablecoins have been surging since the market downturn in mid-March and tether (USDT) is capturing more than 70% of BTC trades today. Besides tether, a wide range of other dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies have also benefited this month, as the market...
Cryptocurrency News From Japan: Jan. 20–24 in Review
26.1.2020
This week’s news from Japan includes digital currency interest from several central banks and authorities, cryptocurrency exchange Binance and more
Binance’s Partner Allows Users to Buy Crypto with Credit Card in JPY and CAD
9.12.2019
Binance’s fiat gateway partner now allows users to buy crypto with credit cards using Japanese yen and the Canadian dollar
Consumer Affairs Report Shows 70% Spike in Japanese Crypto Inquiries
20.6.2019
Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has released its 2019 report and noted a significant spike in inquiries concerning cryptocurrency related issues last year. The report details a 70% increase in 2018 in regard to consumer queries largely stemming from exchange issues. Moreover, over...