Bank of Japan Increases Rates by 0.25 Percentage Points, Bitcoin Surpasses $77,000
The Bank of Japan announced a modest yet significant monetary policy shift on Tuesday, raising its short‑term interest rate by 25 basis points. This move marks the first rate hike by the central bank in over three decades, pushing the benchmark rate to its highest level in 31 years. The decision, which was widely anticipated by market participants, reflects the BOJ’s growing concern over persiste…
Sept. 18, 2026, 3:03 a.m.