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According to Jinshi reports, senior officials of the International Monetary Fund stated that our advice to the Bank of Japan is to rely on data and gradually begin to raise interest rates.

According to Jinshi reports, the US dollar against the Japanese yen (USD/JPY) has broken through 159, with an intraday increase of 0.03%.

According to monitoring by the cryptocurrency data agency Kaiko (@KaikoData), South Korea accounts for 30% of the global cryptocurrency trading volume, with altcoin trading making up as much as 85%, Bitcoin only accounting for 9%, and Ethereum at 6%, with a weekly trading volume of approximately $26 billion.In contrast, Japan's yen-denominated trading averages only between $2 billion and $3 billion per month, distributed across four exchanges, which is far less than South Korea. However, the depth of the Bitcoin market in Japan is 3 to 5 times that of South Korea, indicating that the liquidity quality in the Japanese market is superior.

The Governor of the Bank of Japan, Kazuo Ueda, has signaled a dovish stance, indicating a more cautious approach amid the uncertain impact of the Iran war on the Japanese economy, which has provided support for Bitcoin to break through $74,000.In recent years, the Bank of Japan's interest rate hikes have repeatedly caused turbulence in the crypto market. On August 5, 2024, an unexpected rate hike by the Bank of Japan triggered the unwinding of yen arbitrage trades, causing Bitcoin to drop from $64,000 to $49,000 within 48 hours. On the 28th of this month, the Bank of Japan will hold a monetary policy meeting.

The Japanese government has passed an amendment to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act at a cabinet meeting. This amendment regulates cryptocurrency assets (virtual currencies) as financial instruments for the first time and prohibits insider trading and other activities based on undisclosed information. At the same time, it requires cryptocurrency issuers to disclose information annually to improve the healthy market environment. If this bill is passed in the current Diet session, it is expected to be implemented as early as the 2027 fiscal year.Previously, the Financial Services Agency of Japan primarily regulated cryptocurrencies based on their positioning as "means of payment" under the Funds Settlement Act. However, in recent years, the use of cryptocurrencies as investment tools has been increasing, leading to their inclusion in the regulatory framework of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. Additionally, the name of registered institutions will change from "cryptocurrency asset exchange operators" to "cryptocurrency asset trading operators."At the same time, the penalties will also be strengthened: for unregistered institutions engaged in sales, the maximum prison sentence will increase from 3 years to 10 years, and the fines will rise from the current maximum of 3 million yen to a maximum of 10 million yen. By increasing penalties, the stance on protecting investors will be further reinforced.

According to Jinshi reports, the US dollar against the Japanese yen (USD/JPY) has broken through 159, with an intraday increase of 0.31%.

According to Jinshi reports, former Executive Director of the Bank of Japan, Masaaki Kaizuka, stated that the Bank of Japan may raise the benchmark interest rate this month to avoid falling behind in controlling inflation.

According to CoinDesk, SBI Ripple Asia has completed the development of a token issuance platform based on the XRP Ledger and has registered as a prepaid payment tool issuer in Japan. Corporate users can now issue tokenized payment tools through this platform.

According to Jinshi reports, the US dollar against the Japanese yen (USD/JPY) has fallen more than 1% during the day, with the current exchange rate at 157.93.

According to Jinshi reports, the USD/JPY has risen above 160, with an intraday increase of 0.22%.

According to Alex Data, the total trading volume of the Japanese stablecoin JPYC has reached 136 million USD, of which 90 million USD was processed through the Polygon network. JPYC has a wide range of use cases on Polygon, primarily for payment services on platforms such as Tria, Daimo, and CurrencyCompetition.

According to CoinPost, the Japanese Financial Services Agency has officially announced the "Cybersecurity Enhancement Guidelines for Cryptocurrency Asset Exchange Businesses." This guideline is based on 18 opinions collected from February to March 2026, with the primary goal of protecting investor assets, proposing a three-tiered security enhancement framework of "self-help (individual businesses), mutual assistance (self-regulatory organizations), and public assistance (regulatory authorities)."The authorities pointed out that current cyber attacks have evolved from simple signature key theft to highly organized methods such as social engineering attacks and supply chain intrusions, making traditional cold wallet management insufficient to ensure security. Subsequently, the Financial Services Agency will implement threat-driven penetration testing (TLPT) on some major businesses and plans to revise operational guidelines to enhance cybersecurity personnel allocation and external audit standards.

On April 3, the KOSPI index in South Korea closed up 143.25 points, an increase of 2.74%, at 5377.3 points. The Nikkei 225 index closed up 660.22 points on April 3, an increase of 1.26%, at 53123.49 points.

According to Jinshi reports, U.S. stocks surged overnight, and the Japanese and South Korean stock markets followed suit. The KOSPI index in South Korea opened on April 1 (Wednesday) up 267.92 points, an increase of 5.3%, closing at 5,320.38 points. The Nikkei 225 index opened the same day up 883.17 points, an increase of 1.73%, closing at 51,946.89 points.

According to CoinDesk, Japanese industrial company MHI Group announced the adoption of JPMorgan's blockchain technology to achieve cross-border instant transfers, becoming the first company in Japan to use this service.

According to Jinshi reports, the US dollar against the Japanese yen (USD/JPY) fell below 159, with an intraday decline of 0.43%.

According to Cointelegraph, Mitsubishi Corporation of Japan will adopt the blockchain-based payment system Kinexys developed by JPMorgan for its global business fund transfers, achieving near-instantaneous fund transfers, reducing reliance on traditional banks, and providing 24/7 service.JPMorgan is seeking to expand the platform's daily transaction volume from the current $7 billion to $10 billion, with a cumulative transaction amount exceeding $30 trillion since its launch in 2020.

According to Jinshi reports, the USD/JPY has expanded its intraday decline to 0.5%, with the current quote at 159.5.

CoinDesk analyst James Van Straten pointed out that the 40-year Japanese government bond yield has risen above 4%, and the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike may become the next "black swan" event.

The 2026 season F1 Japanese Grand Prix will kick off from March 27 to 29 at Suzuka Circuit. Gate, in collaboration with the F1 Red Bull Racing team, is hosting a high-standard VIP hospitality event, inviting several KOLs and guests from major market makers, institutions, and project parties to attend in person, engaging in multidimensional communication and interaction within an immersive viewing experience.During the event, guests will watch the race up close in the Paddock Club area and gain insights into the operation of the cars and race strategies in the pit area. They will enjoy top-notch dining services in exclusive areas, fully experiencing the competitive charm and viewing privileges of F1 events in a high-standard reception and immersive atmosphere.As the official sponsor of the Red Bull Racing team, Gate's brand logo will be prominently displayed on the car's rear wing, driver gear, and other locations. Japan is not only one of the key stops in the F1 calendar but also an important market for Gate's compliance layout. Currently, Gate Japan has obtained a cryptocurrency exchange operating license issued by the Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan. In conjunction with this event, Gate continues to enhance its international brand influence and expand connections with global users and partners.