Ripple and SBI Japan have inked a memorandum of understanding to launch and distribute Ripple USD in Japan starting early 2026.
Crypto traders bet on 80% chance of rate cut in September
Traders on Polymarket, the crypto-based prediction market, think there is an 81% chance of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates by 25 basis points in September. As per Polymarket traders, there ...
SBI enters deals with Circle, Startale, and Ripple as Japanese bank forms crypto ties
Japan’s SBI Holdings is expanding its crypto footprint through partnerships with blockchain firms Circle, Startale, and Ripple. The financial giant said it will develop new platforms for tokenized ...
Ripple, SBI Group to Roll Out RLUSD in Japan
Ripple, a leader in enterprise blockchain, has partnered with SBI Holdings and its subsidiary SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd. to distribute Ripple USD (RLUSD) in Japan.
Apple’s latest security update directly hits crypto users
Apple urges users to immediately update their devices. Here is how it impacts crypto users. Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) has issued an alert to its users, urging them to update their devices to address a zero ...
Analyst boosts rallying crypto stock’s target by 50%
Analysts at the brokerage firm Bernstein have raised the price target for Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD) by more than 50%. Bernstein analysts, led by Gautam Chhugani, raised the price target from ...
Japan’s Nikkei down for third straight session
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a third session on Thursday as investors sold stocks to book profits from a recent rally, with technology stocks tracking US peers lower. The Nikkei ...
Hyatt Centric to make Osaka debut in 2031
Hyatt Hotels has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has reached a management agreement with Kanden Realty & Development to bring the first Hyatt Centric hotel to the Japanese city of Osaka. Slated to ...
Eric Trump plans to visit Japan in September for crypto push
He plans to attend a shareholder meeting of Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet Inc on Sept 1. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ripple and SBI to Launch RLUSD Stablecoin in Japan by Early 2026
The two plan to roll out a U.S. dollar stablecoin in Japan under new rules that open the market to foreign issuers.
Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Makes Way To Japan, Mints $24 Million This Week
Ripple has launched its RLUSD stablecoin in Japan through a partnership with SBI Holdings, with the goal of expanding market footprint.
Eric Trump plans to visit Japan in September, Bloomberg News reports
U.S President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, plans to visit Tokyo and will attend a shareholder meeting of Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet on September 1, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, ...
Stablecoins in Japan and China, India mulls crypto tax changes: Asia Express
India imposes one of the world’s harshest crypto tax regimes: a flat 30% levy on capital gains and a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on all transactions. Authorities have long taken a hostile stance ...
Ripple teams up with TradFi giant SBI to distribute RLUSD stablecoin in Japan
Ripple and SBI partner to enable RLUSD stablecoin distribution in Japan via SBI VC Trade, targeting growing demand in digital assets.
Japan’s Inflation Stays Well Above BOJ’s 2% Target
Japan’s consumer inflation remained well above the central bank’s target of 2% in July, reinforcing expectations of a coming interest-rate increase.
Japan’s core inflation tops forecasts in July, rose 3.1% Y/Y
Japan's core consumer price index (CPI) rose by 3.1% in July, a slight decrease from June's 3.3% but still higher than the expected 3%. The inflation rate remains well above the Bank of Japan's 2% ...