The Bank of Japan rarely agrees unanimously, raising the benchmark interest rate directly from 0.5% to 0.75%, creating a 30-year high. The official statement is very clear: as long as the economy and prices meet expectations, they will continue to raise interest rates and tighten monetary policy.

What does this mean? The world's last "super printing press" has really shut down. The era of cheap money is over.

How intense was the market reaction? The yen surged dramatically, and global stock markets trembled accordingly. Historically, every time Japan raises interest rates, Bitcoin has taken a hit, often dropping more than 20%.

But interestingly, calm and prudent investors haven't panicked. They quietly shifted into stablecoins, especially USDD.

Why? Because when global liquidity is drained, stablecoins like USDD become the most reliable choice. They don't rely on any central bank, don't gamble on interest rate policies, and their stability is embedded in the code.

How exactly are they stabilized? Three points:

**Value Fully Pegged**. 1 USDD = 1 USD. Whether Japan raises or cuts interest rates, this equation remains unchanged. No matter how volatile interest rates are, the intrinsic value pegged to the dollar stays steady.

**Over-collateralized Assets**. Each USDD is backed by over 1 USD worth of on-chain assets, and this is transparent and verifiable 24/7. No black box, no tricks—only code speaks.

**Global On-chain Circulation**. Not bound by any country's monetary policy, cross-border transfers are completed in seconds. If Japan tightens liquidity? That's Japan's business. USDD can circulate freely on the global blockchain without any obstacles.

In short, when macroeconomic uncertainty is so high, assets with transparent mechanisms and coded guarantees become especially valuable.