Bank of Japan Increases Rates by 0.25 Percentage Points, Sending Bitcoin Over $77,000
The Bank of Japan announced a modest but significant policy shift on Tuesday, raising its short‑term interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.10 percent. This marks the first hike in more than three decades, pushing the benchmark to its highest level in 31 years. The decision, which ended a long era of ultra‑low rates, was driven by a combination of rising inflation pressures, a tightening global mo…
Sept. 18, 2026, 3:03 a.m.