Japan maintains cautious stance on crypto ETFs

October 23, 2024--While global markets embrace crypto ETFs, Japan's strict tax policies and regulatory caution impede further adoption.
Japan's regulators are reluctant to approve cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs), even as global markets embrace spot crypto ETFs.

Despite growing calls from domestic advocacy groups and partnerships forming to launch digital asset products, Japan's tax and regulatory stance continues to present hurdles to adoption.