Bank of Japan Increases Interest Rate by 0.25 Percentage Points, Bitcoin Surpasses $77,000
The recent monetary policy decision by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) marked a significant shift in the nation’s long‑standing ultra‑low‑interest‑rate stance. After years of maintaining rates near zero, the central bank announced a 25‑basis‑point hike, pushing the short‑term policy rate to 0.25 percent. This adjustment represents the first increase in 31 years, bringing Japan’s benchmark rate to its hig…
Sept. 18, 2026, 3:03 a.m.