BOJ Holds Interest Rates Steady, Crypto Market Drops 4.47%

The Bank of Japan has kept interest rates steady at 0.75%, marking its second pause after a December hike to a 30-year high. Governor Kazuo Ueda signaled future rate hikes remain possible if inflation meets target conditions. The crypto market dropped 4.47% to $2.43 trillion as Bitcoin fell to $70K despite stable interest rates globally.