Japan’s finance minister backs crypto integration into national financial system
Jan 5, 2026
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by Brenda Kanana
for CryptoPolitan

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Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama supports integrating digital assets into the financial infrastructure. Stock and commodity exchanges will serve as key entry points for citizens to access crypto services.
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Japanese Minister of Finance Satsuki Katayama has committed to providing formal assistance to integrating digital assets into the nation’s existing financial infrastructure, positioning stock and commodity exchanges as one of the primary entry points for increasing citizens’ exposure to crypto-related services. Her statements, made as part of a New Year’s speech at the Tokyo Stock […]