Bank of Japan News

No change in central bank policy from Japan caused ruffled feathers in forex markets, but Bitcoin remains tied to a trading zone near two-month highs.

None of the 31 crypto exchanges registered with Japan's Financial Services Agency are currently offering trading in stablecoins like USDT or USDC.

BTC price sees short-term relief as the DXY falls, but Bitcoin analysts warn that Japan's move means carnage for global markets.

The Japanese central bank plans to make a decision on whether to issue a digital currency by 2026.

Japan Credit Bureau will develop its CBDC infrastructure in collaboration with IDEMIA and Softspace.

A sudden dip accompanies squabbling over Fed rate hike policy, with BTC price action recovering lost ground.

The Bank of Japan’s executive director announced that the eagerly-awaited digital yen won’t be used to attain negative interest rates.

The Bank of Japan has warned G7 nations that a common regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies needs to be introduced quickly to discuss digital assets to be used to skirt sanctions.

Hiromi Yamaoka is currently heading a private forum of 74 companies that are planning to launch a private digital currency.

Private-sector behemoths in Japan are exploring digital currencies as a way to streamline large fund transfers and settlements.

Governments in Asia are quickly researching or implementing CBDCs. What does this mean for the region’s overdependence on the U.S. dollar?

The Bank of Japan is keen to ensure the seamless integration of its central bank digital currency with the existing payment architecture.

The digital yen should be compatible with other CBDCs to counter China’s progress with its digital yuan, one official argued.

The BOJ governor says Bitcoin is a speculative play, while issuing warnings over price volatility.

The first phase of Japan’s CBDC pilots will have been completed by March 2022, the central bank states.