Bank of Japan Hikes Rates to 30-Year High as Yen Weakens – The Catalyst for Bitcoin Rebound?

Japan’s rate hike to 0.75% marks its most aggressive monetary tightening since 1995, contrasting with expected Fed cuts in early 2026 and creating heightened volatility as Bitcoin recovered from initial selloff pressure to trade above $87,000.
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Senate Confirms Pro-Crypto Mike Selig as CFTC Chair — What To Expect

The U.S. Senate has confirmed pro-crypto lawyer Mike Selig as CFTC chair, ending a prolonged leadership vacuum and signaling renewed momentum for crypto regulation, enforcement reform, and market structure clarity in the U.S.
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Why Is Crypto Up Today? – December 19, 2025

The crypto market is up today. BTC is up 1.4% to $87,906, and ETH rose 4.1% to $2,953. “Sellers remain firmly in control, and Bitcoin is still trading within a broader downtrend.”
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