Yen nears 40-year low as dollar strength overpowers Bank of Japan moves

11.7 trillion yen FX intervention and a 160.79 USD/JPY print have Asia eyeing on-chain dollars. Here’s how stablecoins could absorb demand—and the risks.

Bitcoin is facing pressure on two fronts with continued selling pressure and a new macro headwind, say analysts.

Japan's proactive stance on yen volatility, backed by US coordination, signals potential market disruptions and strategic currency interventions. The post Yen intervention risk rises as Katayama, Bessent discuss currency volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A Japanese corporate pension fund reportedly plans to allocate 1% of assets to crypto in fiscal 2026 as part of a currency-diversification strategy.

Spot gold near $4,332/oz after a U.S.-Iran interim deal cooled oil risks, while a hawkish Fed dot‑plot lifted yields and the dollar. Here’s the macro tug‑of‑war.

SEKAU launches as the first MiCA-compliant Swedish krona stablecoin for institutions. AllUnity targets treasury, settlement, and payment use cases across five blockchains. Dollar stablecoins still dominate liquidity, creating a major adoption challenge for SEKAU. Europe’s stablecoin market has gained a new entrant with the launch of SEKAU, a Swedish krona-backed stablecoin developed by AllUnity. The […] The post New Swedish Krona Stablecoin Launches as Dollar Dominance Grows appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Takaichi's acceptance of BOJ's rate hike signals a shift towards tighter monetary policy, impacting fiscal strategies and market dynamics. The post Sanae Takaichi signals acceptance of Bank of Japan’s rate hike to highest level since 1995 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Three straight gold declines meet a hawkish Fed and firmer dollar as traders price an 87% chance of a December hike. What could shift the setup?