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Live updates: Bitcoin climbs over $80,000 as crypto shakes off Clarity failure and higher interest rates
CoinDesk·September 18, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin climbed over $80,000 as crypto markets shrugged off the Clarity failure and higher interest rates. The Bank of Japan hiked rates overnight, but the move failed to halt the yen's slide. Bitcoin's resilience suggests strong investor demand despite macroeconomic headwinds.
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