Libor Rate - Swiss Interest rate - Market went nuts

What exactly is Libor Rate? From what I understand it’s interest rate but I thought the currency is suppose to loose value when you cut interest rate yet the swiss gained over 12 cents on this release, what am I missing? I have never seen anything like it in the past.

For some time, the Swiss franc has been “pegged” to the euro.

Suddenly, the Swiss National Bank de-coupled the franc from the euro, with the result that the euro cratered and the franc soared.

Here is [I][B]Forex Magnates’[/B][/I] take on the situation —

Breaking: EUR/CHF Exchange Rates Go Haywire as Platforms Freeze after SNB Abandons Floor