Japan’s LDP Calls For Crypto ETF Framework, Yen Stablecoin Push In New Proposal
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has proposed establishing a legal framework for cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to boost the country's digital asset sector. The party's blockchain promotion panel submitted the proposal to Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, arguing that crypto ETFs would provide accessible investment options and should be recognized as official financial products. While Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has historically been cautious, recent reports suggest potential regulatory amendments could allow the first crypto ETFs within two years.
Separately, the LDP urged the government to promote the use of yen-denominated stablecoins for settlements in Asia, aiming to leverage Japan's upcoming hosting of the Asian Development Bank's annual meeting. Japan's stablecoin regulations, established in 2022, permit issuance only by licensed financial institutions. Recent legal changes have also eased rules for certain foreign trust-backed stablecoins and classified crypto assets as financial instruments.
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