Bank of Japan Members Advocate for Rate Increase, Prompting Yen Surge and Bitcoin Decline
The Bank of Japan's recent monetary policy decision has heightened expectations of a possible interest rate increase by the end of the second quarter. This development has had a favorable impact on the yen, while bitcoin continues to face downward pressure. The central bank maintained its benchmark interest rate at 0.75%, as anticipated, but the decision was not unanimous, with three board member…
April 28, 2026, 6:40 a.m.