The Bank of Japan is a critical driver of global liquidity. BoJ’s expected 25 bps rate hike on Dec. 19 could have outsized effects on ...
Crypto traders issue warning as key U.S. data arrives
Historically, crypto has reacted sharply around inflation surprises. Bitcoin jumped above $84,000 after a softer-than-forecast U.S. CPI print in March 2025, while a hotter CPI print in February 2025 ...
IPO of bubble-era Japan bank seen as trigger for more deals
SBI Shinsei Bank, which begins trading on Wednesday, has raised $2.4bn, valuing the company at $8.3bn. Owner SBI Holdings plans to retain a majority stake and could use the funds to fuel mergers and ...
Bitcoin risks 30% downside as Japan moves toward rate hike
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to hike interest rates by 25 basis points. Analysts believe this change could drag Bitcoin to $70,000.
Crypto Exchanges: Regulation, AI, And The Next Market Structure
Coinbase builds regulated infrastructure while Bitget automates trading with AI. GENIUS Act passage, institutional wins, and AI trading risks.
Japan’s MUFG in final talks to acquire 20% stake in Shriram Finance for over $3.2 billion, report says
Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is in final talks to acquire a 20% stake in Indian non-bank financial institution Shriram Finance for more than 500 billion yen ($3.22 billion), Bloomberg News ...
Japan banks intensify India focus as MUFG nears Shriram Finance deal
Japan’s biggest banks are accelerating their push into India, with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. moving closer to a minority investment in Shriram Finance Ltd, as per a Bloomberg exclusive.
Coinbase Update, U.S. Jobs, Bank of Japan: Crypto Week Ahead
U.S. nonfarm payrolls data, usually released on the first Friday of each month, are scheduled for Tuesday, delayed by the 36-day government shutdown. The figure is one of the most influential measures ...
Nikkei 225 Index forecast as BoJ interest rate hike odds hits 97%
The Nikkei 225 Index dropped by 1.30% on Monday as traders waited for the upcoming Bank of Japan (BoJ) interest rate decision.
Japans Nikkei sinks as tech shares track US peers lower
TOKYO, - Japan's Nikkei share average dropped more than 1% on Monday as tech stocks tracked their Wall Street peers lower on lingering worries over stretched valuations.
UK can ‘lead the world’ on crypto, says City minister
Landmark new laws to regulate cryptoasset companies in Britain will help the country “lead the world in digital asset adoption” and attract investment, City minister Lucy Rigby has claimed.
Global Liquidity Nears $130 Trillion as Crypto Volumes Decline Ahead of 2026
Global liquidity indicators rose into year-end 2025, while crypto trading activity cooled overall. According to market trackers, Global M2 levels hover near $13
Bank of Japan Rate Hike Could Trigger 20-30% Bitcoin Decline as Markets Price 98% Probability
Will a BOJ rate hike crash Bitcoin?. Photo by BeInCrypto. Markets are bracing for a potentially pivotal week for Bitcoin as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) heads into its December 18–19 ...
The S.E.C. Was Tough on Crypto. It Pulled Back After Trump Returned to Office.
An investigation by The Times found the administration’s change in enforcement benefited the industry, including companies that had ties to the president.
Analyst warns Fed’s $40B monthly Treasury buys could reprice crypto
The Federal Reserve is about to flip the liquidity switch back on, and crypto may be one of the first places it shows up.
Bitcoin will dump below $70K thanks to hawkish Japan: Macro analysts
Bitcoin (BTC) could face a continued correction toward the $70,000 level if the Bank of Japan (BoJ) proceeds with an expected interest-rate hike on Dec. 19, according to multiple macro-focused ...