Bank of Japan hikes rates by 0.25% as Bitcoin climbs past $77,000
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced a decisive monetary policy shift on Monday, increasing its short‑term policy rate by 25 basis points. This modest but significant move lifts the benchmark rate to a level not seen in 31 years, marking the first hike since the early 1990s. The decision was driven by a combination of persistent inflation pressures, a weakening yen, and a broader global trend of cen…
Sept. 18, 2026, 3:03 a.m.