SBI, Rakuten, Nomura line up to launch crypto investment trusts: Report

SBI, Rakuten and Nomura are preparing crypto investment trusts as Japan moves toward allowing funds to hold Bitcoin and Ether by 2028.

Japan's crypto trusts could democratize digital asset access, potentially boosting market participation but raising counterparty risk concerns. The post SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities plan crypto investment trusts for Japanese retail investors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post How Much Additional Firepower Does Japan Have For Yen-buying Intervention? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. How Much Additional Firepower Does Japan Have For Yen-buying Intervention? Skip to content Home Forex News How much additional firepower does Japan have for yen-buying intervention? Source: https://bitcoinworld.co.in/japan-yen-intervention-firepower-analysis/

The post What Is the XRP Domino Theory? Analyst Explains How XRP Could Benefit From a Crisis appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The post What Is the XRP Domino Theory? Analyst Explains How XRP Could Benefit From a Crisis appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Crypto analyst Jake Claver is again making bold predictions around XRP through what he calls the “Domino Theory.” In his latest video, Claver explained how a chain reaction involving oil prices, Japan, stablecoins, banks, and crypto markets could eventually trigger a major liquidity crisis, with XRP potentially becoming one of the biggest beneficiaries. Domino 1: Oil Shock and Global Tension According to Claver, the first domino starts with rising geopolitical tension involving Iran, Russia, China, and the Strait of Hormuz. He warned that any disruption to oil supply could push energy prices sharply higher and create fresh inflation pressure across global markets. Japan is one of the biggest concerns in this scenario because i

Bitcoin faces Japan bond pressure as 30-year JGB yields hit 4%, while BTC network activity nears a key inflection zone. Japan’s rising bond yields are adding pressure to Bitcoin as analysts watch for signs of a yen carry trade unwind. At the same time, Bitcoin network activity is recovering, and on-chain data is moving near […] The post Bitcoin Faces Japan Bond Pressure As Network Activity Nears Key Inflection Zone appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

The post Binance Charity Flood Relief in Japan: A Model for Impact appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Alvin Lang May 14, 2026 10:40 Binance Charity’s 2018 Japan flood relief efforts raised $1.41M in crypto, setting a standard for disaster response via blockchain donations. Binance Charity’s 2018 flood relief efforts in Japan remain a standout example of how cryptocurrency can support disaster response, raising $1.41 million in ERC-20 tokens to aid communities devastated by historic floods. This initiative, which distributed 63.03 BTC and 169.85 ETH (then valued at approximately $505,545) to local NGOs, not only provided immediate relief but also showcased the efficiency and transparency of blockchain-based philanthropy. The West Japan floods of late June to mid-July 2018 left 225 dead and displaced millions, marking one of the most severe natural disasters in modern Japanese history. Binance Charity’s response was swift, utilizing crypto to bypass traditional donati

The post Japan wholesale inflation jumps to 4.9% as import costs surge appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. According to a Bank of Japan (BOJ) report issued Friday May 15, Japan’s wholesale prices jumped 4.9% year-on-year in April. This number exceeds the 3.0% gain economists had forecast and nearly doubled March’s revised 2.9%, as the Iran conflict drove a sharp rise in oil and petrochemical import costs, Reuters reported. The corporate goods price index (CGPI), which tracks what companies charge each other for goods, caught markets off guard. But beyond the headlines, yen-denominated import prices were even more revealing. Import prices rose 17.5% in April from a year earlier, nearly double its pace in March at 8.0%. The cause: The war in Iran and the closed Strait of Hormuz. The resulting effect has seen crude prices spike, the dollar trading higher against the yen, driving up costs for Japan’s fuel-dependent economy. Japanese manufacturers and retailers are passing cost increases t

The post Japan’s Katayama says will act flexibly to safeguard people’s livelihood appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said that she will attend the G7 meeting in France from May 17, Reuters reported on Friday. Katayama further stated that Japan will take a flexible approach to protecting household livelihoods as energy import costs continue to climb in the wake of Middle East supply disruptions. Key quotes Plans to visit France from May 17 for G7 finance ministers meeting.  Will monitor impact of energy import costs on electricity for now.  Has 1 trillion yen in reserve for fiscal 2026 budget, no urgent need for additional budget.  Will act flexibly to safeguard people’s livelihood.  Bond yields are increasing worldwide, including UK and US, G7 talks likely to address issue.  Market reaction As of writing, the USD/JPY pair is up 0.07% on the day at 158.48. Japanese Yen FAQs The Japanese Yen (JPY) is one of the world’s most traded currencies. I