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Ripple and Japan’s SBI Holdings, through its subsidiary SBI VC Trade, have announced a partnership to distribute the RLUSD stablecoin in Japan starting in the first quarter of 2026. This collaboration aims to widen the availability of Ripple’s stablecoin in the Japanese market, providing a reliable and secure digital currency option for users and investors. The move highlights growing enthusiasm for stablecoins and digital assets in Japan’s financial ecosystem.


Market participants are eagerly anticipating at least a 25 basis point (BPS) interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday. The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, is expected to begin slashing interest rates on Wednesday, with analysts expecting a 25 basis point (BPS) cut and a boost to risk asset prices in the long term.Crypto prices are strongly correlated with liquidity cycles, Coin Bureau founder and market analyst Nic Puckrin said. However, while lower interest rates tend to raise asset prices long-term, Puckrin warned of a short-term price correction. “The main risk is that the move is already priced in, Puckrin said, adding, “hope is high and there’s a big chance of a ‘sell the news’ pullback. When that happens, speculative corners, memecoins in particular, are most vulnerable.”Read more
