BOJ Signals Faster Rate Hikes as Yen Hits 40-Year Low, Bitcoin Risk Rises

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is reportedly open to raising interest rates at a faster pace than markets previously expected, according to a Bloomberg report published on July 22, 2026. The development comes as the yen hovers near 40-year lows, amplifying imported inflation pressure and complicating the central bank’s policy path. For Bitcoin investors, the