Japan's Central Bank hikes rates by 0.25%, pushing Bitcoin above $77,000
The recent decision by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points marks a significant shift in the country’s monetary policy, ending a long era of ultra‑low rates that have been in place for over three decades. This move, the first rate increase in 31 years, has reverberated across global financial markets, influencing currency values, equity indices, and the …
Sept. 18, 2026, 3:03 a.m.