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SBI Crypto Arm Introduces USDC Stablecoin Lending Service for Japan’s Retail Savers
SBI VC Trade, the digital asset arm of SBI Holdings, is launching a USDC lending product on March 19, bringing regulated access to dollar-pegged crypto returns in the domestic market. It allows retail investors in Japan to earn yields by lending stablecoins through a licensed platform. To celebrate the rollout, SBI VC said it will offer an annualized yield of 10% for a 12-week term during the initial phase. The company plans to maintain an annual rate of around 5% going forward—still well above most U.S. dollar time deposit rates, which typically range between 0.01% and 4%. Under the new program, users can lend ... (full story)
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From ons.gov.uk|Mar 19, 2026|1 commentEstimates for payrolled employees in the UK fell by 96,000 (0.3%) between January 2025 and January 2026, but increased by 6,000 (0.0%) between December 2025 and January 2026. This ...
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