BlockBeats news, on January 26, according to (Nikkei News), Japan's first exchange-traded fund (ETF) investing in cryptocurrency may be listed as early as 2028, which will provide retail investors with easier access to Bitcoin and other digital assets, while large institutions have already included these assets in their portfolios.

The Japanese Financial Services Agency plans to include cryptocurrencies in the designated asset range for ETFs, while proposing to strengthen investor protection measures. Financial groups such as Nomura Holdings and SBI Holdings are expected to launch Japan's first cryptocurrency ETFs, which need to be approved for listing by the Tokyo Stock Exchange.