
Bitcoin rallies after BOJ’s 1.25% hike, but the real yen-carry test starts next week
The yen weakened after the decision, leaving immediate unwind pressure limited as higher funding costs move toward implementation.
Insights on policy shifts, CBDC pilots, mining trends, and the broader impact on global crypto markets.
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The yen weakened after the decision, leaving immediate unwind pressure limited as higher funding costs move toward implementation.

Japan’s 20-year auction cleared at 3.856% with slightly stronger coverage, shifting the next test to the BOJ.

Three institutional issuances tested atomic settlement without changing bondholder rights, while secondary trading and retail access remain for Stage II.

Licensed crypto firms could accept deposits and withdrawals only through accounts verified as the customer’s own.

How the $400M cross-border deal could finally link stablecoins directly to local bank accounts worldwide.

App and URL takedown notices raise disruption risks, but completed blocks and withdrawal limits remain unconfirmed.

Bitcoin is holding near key on-chain thresholds as CPI, the Fed, BOJ policy and Hormuz risks test the assumptions already embedded in rates, oil and market positioning.

Existing fixed debt keeps its terms, while future BitBonds must clear a materially higher funding hurdle.

ETH, SOL and XRP sales produced gains while DOGE posted a loss, leaving roughly 1,506 BTC behind.




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