# Bank of Japan raises rates by 25 basis points as Bitcoin rises against yen

https://mins.news/en/item/63607

- CoinDesk, 2026-09-18 03:03 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/17/boj-rate-hike

> The Bank of Japan raised interest rates by 25 basis points to their highest level in 31 years. The yen declined, while Bitcoin rose against it.

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