$21M in Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrency Taken From Japanese Miner SBI, According to Blockchain Investigator
Simply put Blockchain detective platform ZACHXBT reports that around $21 million in cryptocurrency was stolen from an address linked to SBI Crypto, a Japanese miner. The stolen funds were allegedly laundered using Tornado Cash. SBI Crypto has yet to acknowledge any suspicious transactions. About $21 million in cryptocurrency linked to the Japan-based mining company SBI […]
USD/JPY falls close to 148.00 as the Japanese Yen keeps gaining strength.
USD/JPY has dipped to almost 148.00 as interest in the Japanese yen as a safe haven grows. US Vice President Vance indicates that partial government shutdowns may occur. Investors are awaiting the August JOLTS job data from the US. The USD/JPY pair continued its downward trend on Tuesday, sliding 0.35% to about 148.00 during the […]
Japanese Yen declines slightly due to differing views within the BoJ and disappointing economic figures
Buyers are showing interest in the Japanese Yen despite mixed opinions from the BOJ. However, macroeconomic data and a positive risk environment are not significantly affecting the JPY’s performance. Diverging expectations between the BOJ and the Fed are also complicating the USD/JPY situation. The Japanese Yen (JPY) has seen gains against the weaker US dollar […]
Japanese Yen falls on low PMI; differences between BoJ and Fed to restrict losses
The Japanese yen weakens following disappointing PMI results from Japan. A slight rise in the USD further boosts the USD/JPY pair during the day.
Japanese Yen rises close to 147.50 following Powell’s speech at the Fed.
USD/JPY drifts lower to about 147.60 during the early Asian trading on Wednesday. Powell from the Fed indicated that a sluggish labor market has prompted the consideration of interest rate cuts. Political uncertainties in Japan contribute to the yen’s weakness, yet help curb losses in the currency pair. During the early hours of the Asian […]
Hayashi of Japan states that a weak Japanese Yen plays a role in inflation.
Japan’s Economy and Yen Dynamics The candidate for Prime Minister, Yoshimasa, remarked on Monday that Japan’s struggling yen, along with the surge in oil prices due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, is contributing to cost-push inflation. Key Remarks Yoshimasa mentioned that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) formulates its monetary policy in alignment with government […]
Japanese Yen stabilizes around 148.00 as traders look for comments from the Fed
USD/JPY was hovering around 148.00 during the early hours of trading on Monday. The US Federal Reserve proceeded with anticipated interest rate cuts, though there was no immediate rush to reduce borrowing costs. The BOJ opted to keep interest rates steady, with two members advocating for an increase. The USD/JPY exchange rate held steady near […]
Forex Today: BoJ’s bold move strengthens Japanese Yen, attention turns to Trump-Xi conversation
Market Update for September 19 Here’s a brief overview of what’s happening today, Friday, September 19. Nvidia plans to inject $5 billion into Intel for developing AI infrastructure and PC chips, which is likely to set a positive tone in the markets, especially as Wall Street responds on Friday morning. Furthermore, recent US economic data […]
Japanese Yen continues to retreat after the FOMC as traders look forward to the BoJ meeting
Japanese Yen Continues to Decline Against Resilient USD The Japanese yen (JPY) extended its decline on Thursday, falling further from its highest level since July 7 against the stronger US dollar (USD). Concerns over domestic political instability may cause the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to postpone interest rate hikes, putting additional pressure on the JPY. […]
Japanese Yen drops below 147.00 as the Fed lowers rates for the first time this year
Market Update on USD/JPY and Interest Rates USD/JPY approaches 146.80 in early Asian trading on Thursday. The Federal Reserve has lowered benchmark interest rates by a quarter-point, with potential for more cuts this year. The Bank of Japan is anticipated to maintain current interest rates in their upcoming meeting. During the early sessions in Asia […]