Japan's rate shift is unwinding yen-funded carry trades, pressuring leveraged crypto positions while encouraging a maturation that could reduce volatility. Accumulation signals strengthened through a $195 million Ethereum purchase and the movement of 2,000 BTC from 13-year-old coins, as prosecutors sought a 12-year sentence for Do Kwon and policymakers debated developer liability in DeFi. Emerging payment rails, including a planned USD‑pegged card and a Solana‑based stablecoin by Western Union, underscore a push for accessible, resilient on‑ramps.
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