Bank of Japan lifts rates by 0.25% as Bitcoin surges past $77,000
The recent decision by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points marks a historic shift in the nation’s monetary policy, ending a three‑decade era of ultra‑low rates. This modest but significant hike pushes the policy rate to its highest point in 31 years, a move that has reverberated through global financial markets, affected currency valuations, and sparked…
Sept. 18, 2026, 3:03 a.m.