Aave2026-10-15 21:18:33Aave V4 Arc Markets launches Forex venue linking dollar and euro loans to shared liquidityAave V4’s Arc Markets went live on Sept. 16 with four reserve assets, adding a Forex market that connects dollar and euro borrowing through shared liquidity. The setup allows borrowers to post EURC as collateral, even though the stablecoin is not accepted as eligible collateral in Arc’s Main market. The launch introduces a separate use case for EURC inside the Arc Markets framework while keeping access tied to the newly deployed Forex segment. TheDefiant also noted that its article storage is hosted on Filecoin. Based on the source material provided, no additional reserve asset details, market size figures, or borrowing metrics were disclosed.20
yen2026-09-08 03:20:15Yen Hits Six-Month High Against Dollar on BOJ Rate Hike ExpectationsThe yen strengthened to a six-month high against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, driven by expectations of faster BOJ rate hikes and potential inflows into Japanese assets. Japan's Finance Minister reaffirmed coordination with the U.S. to maintain market stability, while a strategist noted the market is fully pricing in a 25bp rate hike next week.860
U.S. Dollar I2026-08-26 19:13:46U.S. Dollar Index closes at 99.165 as major currency quotes updateThe U.S. Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against six major currencies, rose 0.25% and finished late trading at 99.165, according to ChainCatcher. Currency quotes in the same update showed the euro at $1.1651 and the British pound at $1.3592. The U.S. dollar was also quoted at 159.4 Japanese yen, 0.8055 Swiss francs, 1.3878 Canadian dollars, and 9.5329 Swedish kronor. The report was published as a 7x24 flash update and provided a snapshot of foreign-exchange pricing at the market close.950
Korean won2026-08-19 03:14:25Korean won moves past 1,400 against the U.S. dollar for first time since last OctoberBlockBeats reported on Aug. 19 that the Korean won moved past the 1,400 level against the U.S. dollar, marking the first time it has crossed that threshold since October last year. The source item was a brief market update and did not provide additional details on the scale of the move, trading context, or the factors behind the exchange-rate change. No further market data, institutional commentary, or policy-related information was included in the original flash report.1210
US-Japan inte2026-08-05 23:57:33US, Japan Launch First Joint Yen Intervention Since 1998 to Stabilize FXU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Japan's finance minister said the two countries have coordinated purchases of the yen to address exchange-rate fluctuations and maintain global financial stability. President Donald Trump publicly supported the intervention. The move represents the first joint U.S.-Japan currency action since 1998. The emerging-market carry index fell by only about 1%, a much smaller decline than the one recorded in August 2024. Analysts noted that carry traders have already shifted their financing away from the yen and into the euro and the Swiss franc, reducing the transmission of yen volatility to risk assets. The information was reported by CryptoBriefing.2000
Bank of Japan2026-08-04 07:04:41Former BOJ board member says Japan and U.S. could intervene again if yen weakensFormer Bank of Japan board member Atsushi Takeuchi said Japan and the United States would “definitely” carry out another joint market intervention if the yen shows signs of renewed weakness, according to Jin10. He said the latest coordinated action by Tokyo and Washington was highly effective, helping shape a market consensus that the yen is unlikely to keep weakening in a one-way move. Takeuchi also said the dollar-yen exchange rate could trade in a range of 155 to 162 in the near term. The remarks point to continued market attention on official policy signals and the response of Japanese authorities if the currency comes under pressure again.1820
yen intervent2026-07-11 00:52:13Commerzbank Hints at US-Japan Yen Intervention, Crypto Markets on EdgeCommerzbank strategist suggests the US and Japan may coordinate to support the yen amid dollar strength. The potential intervention could sway forex volatility and impact crypto risk assets. Markets await G7 meetings for further clues.560
Japanese Prim2026-06-03 07:39:55Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi: Ready to Take Appropriate Forex Measures as NeededAccording to Odaily, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that the government will take appropriate measures in the foreign exchange market as needed, signaling readiness to intervene to stabilize the yen.580