A Bank of Japan summary of views from its January meeting showed policymakers flagged rising inflationary pressure from the weak yen and warned some risk of falling "behind the curve." The comments raise the prospect of an earlier policy reassessment that could affect global markets.
Minutes from the BOJ’s latest policy meeting show openness to further rate cuts even after a recent reduction, and the yen’s sharp fall has unsettled crypto traders and markets.
Startale Group and SBI Holdings signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Dec. 16, 2025 to develop a fully regulated, yen-denominated stablecoin aimed at institutional global settlements. The project targets blockchain-based financial infrastructure and cross-border payment efficiency.
A surprise Bank of Japan rate shock sent the yen sharply higher and triggered a rapid unwind of the yen carry trade, knocking Bitcoin lower and sparking a wave of crypto liquidations and volatility.