Japan Pushes Crypto into Traditional Finance: 2026 Digital Era

Yeliz Akmaca — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:30:30 +0000

Japan Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama announced on Monday at the Tokyo Stock Exchange that cryptocurrencies should be integrated into traditional financial markets. She described 2026 as the “first year of the digital era”, signaling a major push to modernize the country’s financial system. Katayama pointed to U.S. crypto ETFs as a model, highlighting their use as a hedge against inflation for citizens.

As Minister of State for Financial Services, Katayama pledged full support for exchanges building fintech-driven trading infrastructure. The move aims to make blockchain-based digital assets more accessible to the public through established stock and commodity markets.

Major Tax and Regulatory Changes

The government cut the crypto tax rate from 55% to 20%, bringing digital assets in line with stocks and other traditional investments. Japan also reclassified 105 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. Investors can now carry forward crypto trading losses for up to three years.

SBI Holdings is preparing to file for ETFs, while Ripple plans to launch its RLUSD stablecoin in Q1 with SBI support.

Global Implications and Japan’s Strategy

Japan holds roughly $1.2 trillion in U.S. Treasury bonds, making it the largest foreign holder. Any institutional move toward digital assets could affect global crypto markets. Japan has already approved its first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, and regulators have discussed allowing banks to hold and trade cryptocurrencies directly.

Katayama described 2026 as a turning point for addressing structural economic challenges through fiscal policy and growth sector investment. With lower taxes, clearer regulations, and ETF products rolling out, Japan is positioning itself as a major global hub for digital assets.

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Crypto Firms Target Wall Street!

Yigit Taha OZTURK — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:00:18 +0000

The crypto industry is stepping far beyond the digital realm. As platforms expand into Wall Street, the boundaries between crypto and traditional finance (TradFi) continue to fade. Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, stated there’s a “growing synergy” between the two financial ecosystems.

Growing Synergy Between TradFi And Crypto

“There’s a strong bridge forming between traditional investments and the crypto sector,” said Chen. “Investors demand flexibility, and products that span both realms are highly attractive.” While some see TradFi as a safety net, Bitget views it as a launchpad for mass adoption.

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That synergy is exemplified by Kraken, which last week introduced access to 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs — a bold move toward TradFi after the S&P 500 saw a $5 trillion drop over just two days in early April.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Now Bridging Into Traditional Markets

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, echoed this transition. On a recent earnings call, he emphasized their goal of “modernizing the global financial system” and “bringing more of the world’s GDP onto crypto rails.”

A Coinbase spokesperson added, “There’s an inherently symbiotic relationship between digital and traditional assets.” As regulatory clarity and institutional adoption grow, more global economic activity will flow into crypto.

While blockchain provides speed and transparency, TradFi offers trust, scale, and compliance. The convergence is inevitable and already well underway.

Even platforms like eToro and Robinhood now offer access to Bitcoin, ETH, and other digital assets, reflecting this paradigm shift in finance.

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