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Posted by | April 26, 2024
Bitcoin Chops Around $64K, With Japanese Yen’s Tumble Maybe Signaling ‘Currency Turmoil,’ Analyst Says

The Japanese yen fell Friday to its weakest level against the U.S. dollar since 1990. Bitcoin remained flat around $64,000 as some altcoins slid lower. Intervention may follow soon if...

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Posted by | October 30, 2023
Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $34K After Hawkish BOJ Decision

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade above $34,000 after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) softened its grip on the “yield curve control” (YCC) program, counteracting the Federal Reserve’s liquidity tightening. At...

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Posted by | March 30, 2023
Japan plans to form expert panel to explore digital yen: Report

The ministry’s panel will reportedly focus on developing a framework for a central bank digital currency based on a technical study carried out by the Bank of Japan over the...

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Posted by | December 26, 2022
Japan to lift the ban on foreign stablecoins like USDT in 2023: Report

None of the 31 crypto exchanges registered with Japan's Financial Services Agency are currently offering trading in stablecoins like USDT or USDC. 2146 Total views 58 Total shares Ho-ho-ho! Get...

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Posted by | December 6, 2021
Japan’s financial regulators may propose legislation in 2022 restricting stablecoin issuance

The move comes as the Bank of Japan wants to roll out a digital yen CBDC by the end of next year. 1865 Total views 16 Total shares According to...

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Posted by | October 29, 2020
Will they or won’t they? Central banks eye each other’s digital currency moves

Canada doesn’t want any "surprises" regarding central bank digital currencies. In a recent interview with Reuters, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem doubled down on the country's contingency-plan approach to...

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