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Pound Volatility Nears BTC Level; Bank of Japan Nearing a Breaking Point?

The 30-day volatility for the British pound and bitcoin (BTC) shows that the pound is on the verge of becoming more volatile than BTC. Separately, the Bank of Japan may face a $200 billion loss on its bond holdings which inject volatility into risky assets, including crypto. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Finance

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Trades at Discount in Japanese Yen Markets

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 30, 2022.

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Policy

Bank of Japan Seeks ‘Plain, Easy-to-Cook’ CBDC Model

An executive director has stressed that the BoJ has “no plans to issue a CBDC at this time,.

Monex Group CEO: Bank of Japan 'Seriously Working' on Digital Yen

Policy

China’s Digital Yuan Is No Threat to US Dollar, Says Bank of Japan Official: Report

“The dollar’s status as the key global currency won’t change so easily,” BOJ’s head of payments told Bloomberg.

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Markets

BOJ Wants to Set ‘Common Rules’ on CBDCs With Major Central Banks: Report

The BoJ says a set of common rules would lay the groundwork for efficient cross-border payments.

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Markets

BOJ Starts Central Bank Digital Currency Experiments

The year-long Phase 1 will conduct experiments on basic functions of a CBDC.

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Markets

Bank of Japan Forms Committee to Coordinate CBDC Efforts

Through the committee, the BOJ said it will update the private sector and policymakers and seek input on the next steps regarding a CBDC.

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Markets

Bitcoin Tends to Weaken During Asian Trading, Especially After Bank of Japan Policy Shift

Asian sellers meet North American buyers, as BoJ policy move reminds traders of timing patterns.

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Policy

Bank of Japan Governor Stresses Need to Prepare for Digital Currency Launch

The central bank will begin digital currency experiments later this spring.

Haruhiko Kuroda, governor of the Bank of Japan

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