JAPAN REFUSES TO SEND NAVAL FORCES TO STRAIT OF HORMUZ AMID U.S. REQUEST Japan’s refusal to join U.S. naval efforts in the Strait of Hormuz, rooted in its pacifist constitution, endangers 70% of its oil imports. This geopolitical flashpoint could trigger energy price surges. 🚢📈 Renowned economist Dr. Hiroshi Tanaka warns, 'Such disruptions historically destabilize markets, and crypto often becomes a safe haven.' Data points to past energy shocks driving volatility in $ETH and $SOL. This tension is a market mover yet to be fully priced in.