Japan’s crypto policy is shifting toward greater acceptance: Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said cryptocurrencies can belong in diversified portfolios if a sound trading environment is built, while regulators propose a flat crypto tax to simplify investor treatment.
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Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said crypto deserves a spot in portfolios, while pledging to build a sound trading environment for the sector.
Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato recognized that cryptocurrencies deserve a place in diversified investment portfolios.
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According to a Monday Bloomberg Japan report, Kato acknowledged the role of cryptocurrencies in a diversified investment portfolio during a speech. He was addressing the public from the stage during his keynote at Web3 Conference WebX 2025 in Tokyo.
“While crypto assets carry the risk of high volatility, by establishing a proper investment environment, they can become an option for diversified investment,” Kato said.
Japan’s minister of finance added that, considering the growing user base, he intends to focus on creating a sound trading environment for cryptocurrencies.
Related: Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet graduates to FTSE Japan and All-World indexes
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Source: https://en.coinotag.com/japan-signals-bitcoin-may-fit-diversified-portfolios-as-officials-consider-trading-rules-and-tax-reform/