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The Japanese yen strengthened to below ¥157 per dollar after a sudden overnight appreciation, driven by market expectations of potential interest rate hikes by Japan.

India’s central bank (RBI) accumulated $136 billion through capital-raising measures, strengthening its reserves to defend the rupee’s value.

Colombian fintech Plenti raised $3 million in a funding round led by Tether, positioning the company for expansion in Latin America.

South Korea's foreign-exchange reserves increased by a record $14.33 billion in August, driven by a surge in commercial banks' foreign-currency deposits at the central bank.

The article reports that the Singapore dollar (SGD) is inversely correlated with the US dollar more than other Asian currencies, suggesting it could strengthen if the 'dollar debasement trade' accelerates.

The article highlights that major global pension funds and insurers have significant exposure to US assets without adequate hedging against a weaker dollar, which could amplify currency depreciation if market sentiment deteriorates.

Japanese companies are exploring asset sales, including strategic shareholdings, to offset rising borrowing costs amid the yen's depreciation and highest debt servicing expenses in decades.

Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas publicly advocated using Bitcoin as a hedge against fiat currency inflation, framing traditional money as a 'fiat fraud.' The statement, reported by Bitcoin Magazine, highlights a high-profile endorsement of Bitcoin as an alternative store of value amid inflation concerns.

A passenger was arrested for allegedly stealing HK$6,000 (US$765) in foreign currency during a Bangkok to Hong Kong flight, with the incident captured on camera and reported to cabin crew.

The Japanese yen (JPY) experienced a sharp appreciation against the US dollar (USD), prompting traders to monitor closely for potential foreign-exchange market intervention by authorities.

India has accumulated a record $127 billion in foreign-currency inflows from its diaspora through a dollar-swap window since June, providing a larger reserve cushion to support the rupee amid potential external pressures.

Japan's long-term government bond yields reached a 30-year high, driven by weeks of scrutiny over fiscal and monetary policies and recent currency market intervention by Japan and the U.S.