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Bank of Japan Raises Key Rate to 1.25%, Crypto Market Reacts Positively
Coinpedia·September 18, 2026·1 min read
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, the highest level in 31 years. The hike was widely expected, and markets reacted calmly after two policymakers opposed the move, raising hopes for a slower pace of future hikes. Bitcoin remained calm.
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