Bank of Japan lifts rates by 0.25%, sending Bitcoin above $77,000
On Thursday, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced a decisive monetary policy shift by increasing its short‑term interest rate by 25 basis points, taking the benchmark rate to 0.25 percent. This move marks the first hike in Japan’s monetary stance in 31 years, ending a long era of ultra‑low rates that had been in place since the early 1990s. The decision was driven by a combination of factors, includ…
Sept. 18, 2026, 3:03 a.m.