The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since January, increasing the policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.75% from 0.50%, according to Nikkei. The decision, which is expected on Dec. 19, would take Japanese interest rates to their highest level in roughly 30 years. The broader impact on global markets remains uncertain; however, developments in Japan have historically been bearish for bitcoin (BTC) and the wider cryptocurrency market. A stronger yen has typically co ...