Crypto Market News is focused on several developments shaping digital assets on September 19, 2026. Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, Bitcoin remained above $80,000, and Pepeto reported more than $11 million in presale funding. Ethereum and XRP also attracted attention as traders assessed monetary policy, liquidity, and changing market conditions. Japan Raises Rates to a 31-Year High The Bank of Japan increased its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% on September 18, according to