Historical Cryptocurrency Market News Stories

Dovish Fed Bets Weaken USD, Send Crypto Higher Now

Dovish Fed rate-cut expectations have weakened the U.S. dollar and fueled a broad crypto rally—Bitcoin and Ether led gains—while the Bank of Japan’s dovish signals and a softer yen are boosting yen‑denominated crypto flows and demand in Japan.

USD Strength Sends Crypto Down; Yen Hits 157 Today

A stronger US dollar, driven by geopolitical risk and a heavy U.S. data calendar, pushed major cryptocurrencies lower today while USD/JPY climbed past 157—creating broader USD-driven pressure on crypto and a localized yen impact for Japan-linked stablecoins.

Dollar Rebound Dampens Crypto; XRP Surges $2+

A modest U.S. dollar rebound at the start of 2026 is cooling some crypto upside after a steep 2025 decline, while XRP outperforms—toppling $2 on heavy spot‑ETF inflows and improved regulatory sentiment.

Dollar Drop Fuels Crypto; KRW Stablecoin Gains Now

A sharp early-2026 decline in the U.S. dollar has supported a broad risk-on push across cryptocurrencies, while China’s CFETS yuan basket reweighting—boosting the Korean won—gives a targeted lift to won-linked stablecoins and Korea-facing crypto flows.

Weak Dollar Boosts Crypto; Yen Stabilizes JPYC Now

A softer U.S. dollar — its sharpest drop since 2017 — is creating upward pressure on Bitcoin and altcoins, while the yen’s stabilization near 156.6/USD eases volatility for yen‑pegged tokens like JPYC.

Weak U.S. Dollar Boosts Crypto; Rupee Squeeze

A notable U.S. dollar decline and a modest rupee dip set contrasting impulses across crypto: broader upside for Bitcoin and risk assets as dollar weakness supports flows into crypto, while INR weakness tightens spreads and pressure on INR‑pegged stablecoins and remittance corridors.

China's CFETS Yuan Reweighting Shifts Crypto Flows

China’s CFETS will adjust its yuan reference basket on Jan 1, 2026, trimming the U.S. dollar and euro weights while boosting Asian currencies such as the Korean won. Simultaneously, a firmer yen after Bank of Japan hawkish hints has pushed USD/JPY lower. Together these FX moves could alter cross-border capital flows, stablecoin demand, and regional crypto usage—benefiting some rails and complicating pricing for others, with notable implications for remittance-focused coins like Dash.

USD Weakness Boosts Crypto; Won Rally Supports KRW

Recent FX moves — a softer U.S. dollar after Fed easing and a government-backed rally in the South Korean won — are creating tailwinds for crypto broadly while directly strengthening KRW-pegged stablecoins and local exchange activity. Dollar weakness can channel more capital into risk assets and reduce hedging costs; a firmer won lowers volatility and redemption risk for won-backed tokens.

FOMC Minutes Loom; RBI FX Swap Eases INR Risk Now!

The Fed’s FOMC minutes due today could swing crypto liquidity depending on whether commentary reads dovish or hawkish. Separately, India’s ₹ liquidity eased after the RBI announced a $10bn USD/INR FX swap, reducing forward premiums and lowering hedging costs for INR-linked crypto services.

Japan Yen Intervention Risk Sparks Crypto Selloff.

A sharp warning from Japan about possible yen intervention pushed the yen higher and tightened liquidity, nudging Bitcoin lower as yen-funded carry trades unwind. Separately, XRP fell after bearish social sentiment outweighed a regulatory win in Singapore—illustrating how macro liquidity shifts and local regulatory moves can diverge in their impact on crypto prices.

Yen Intervention Shock Fuels Crypto Volatility Now

Japan signaled possible FX intervention after a sharp yen slide and a cautious BOJ rate move; that signal lifted the yen briefly and injected volatility across crypto assets. Separately, yen carry trades and U.S. XRP spot ETF inflows are providing targeted support to XRP.

Yen Intervention Risk Sends Ripples Through Crypto

Japan’s warning on yen weakness and Seoul’s BoJ rate shift could drain crypto liquidity via carry-trade unwinds, while Russia’s cut to forex sales raises volatility for ruble‑pegged tokens.

S Korea FX Hedge Spurs Crypto Rally; Yen Shifts Up

South Korea’s National Pension Service and coordinated FX measures have strengthened the won and eased dollar pressure, lifting crypto liquidity in Asian markets. Separately, a yen rebound and intervention talk in Japan tightened USD/JPY and could boost demand for Japan-focused coins such as Monacoin.

Dollar Weakness Boosts Crypto; RBI Calms Rupee Now

A sharp U.S. dollar decline and expectations of future Fed rate cuts have increased demand for risk assets, lifting crypto sentiment. India’s RBI introduced a $10bn USD/INR swap that eased forward premiums and reduced local hedging costs, supporting Indian crypto flows.

Fed $6.8B Repo Boost Spurs Crypto Liquidity Rally!

The Federal Reserve's $6.8 billion repo injection (part of $38B over 10 days) eased year‑end funding strains and provided a clear liquidity tailwind for crypto. At the same time, Bitcoin held above $95,000 despite the Fed cutting its 2025 rate‑cut forecast and recent spot‑ETF outflows—highlighting broad liquidity support but restrained risk appetite for BTC.

Yen Intervention Risk Hits Crypto; Altcoins Plunge

A sharp yen decline and Tokyo's intervention warning pushed USD/JPY higher, strengthening the dollar and increasing downside pressure on cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin and Ethereum show relative resilience thanks to institutional demand, while mid- and micro-cap altcoins remain highly vulnerable amid thin year‑end liquidity.

Fed $13.5B Repo Spurs Crypto Rally; RBI Aid Boosts

A Fed overnight repo of $13.5 billion and the formal end of Quantitative Tightening injected fresh liquidity that lifted Bitcoin and large-cap tokens. Separately, the Reserve Bank of India doubled a planned liquidity operation to ₹1.5 lakh crore, easing local funding strains and supporting Indian crypto flows.

CPI Drop Sparks BTC Rally; $630M in Crypto Liquid.

A larger-than-expected U.S. CPI decline weakened the dollar and pulled yields lower, igniting a volatile Bitcoin rally and triggering roughly $630M in derivatives liquidations. Separately, GBP softness from mixed UK data could pressure ETH/GBP pairs.

BOJ Rate Shock Fuels Crypto Flows, Taiwan Eases FX

A surprise BOJ rate hike and a softer yen are spurring yen-funded carry trades and higher crypto inflows in Japan, while Taiwan's easing of exporter USD-sales limits should calm TWD volatility and stabilize local stablecoin and altcoin pricing.