Techub News reports that Japanese Finance Minister Shōzō Katayama delivered a New Year’s message at the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s New Year opening ceremony, positioning 2026 as the "Digital Year." He also stated, "To enable citizens to share in the benefits of digital assets and blockchain assets, the role of commodities and securities exchanges is crucial," expressing high hopes for the popularization of cryptocurrencies (virtual currencies) and digital assets through exchange infrastructure.



When mentioning trends in the US market, he pointed out that "the United States is promoting ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) as a means for citizens to hedge inflation," implying an expectation that Japan may adopt similar measures.
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