Japanâs Finance Minister, Satsuki Katayama, has openly backed the idea of bringing crypto trading to stock exchanges, calling 2026 Japanâs âDigital Year.â đ»âš
She highlighted that regulated exchanges will be key to driving wider crypto adoption, saying they help everyday people safely benefit from digital assets and blockchain technology đđ.
Right now, crypto trading in Japan is mostly separate from traditional markets, but that could soon change. Regulators are considering moving crypto under the same framework as stocks and bonds, making it more aligned with how these assets are actually used đŠđ.
Katayama also pointed to the U.S. crypto ETFs, noting how theyâre being used as a hedge against inflation đșđžđĄâand hinted that similar products could be coming to Japan.
On top of that, Japanâs Financial Services Agency plans a major crypto regulation and tax overhaul by 2026, aiming for fairer taxes and better integration with traditional finance âïžđ.
Bottom line?
Japan is shifting from cautious regulation to full-scale fintech innovation, and the future of crypto there looks more promising than ever đ„đ
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