Japan’s Top Finance Official Backs Crypto as Strategic Investment Tool

Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said crypto assets can play a meaningful role in portfolio diversification if supported by strong regulation.

Speaking at a Tokyo crypto event, he acknowledged their volatility but stressed that clear rules and investor safeguards could make digital currencies a sound investment. Kato reaffirmed the government’s commitment to balancing innovation with protection, citing upcoming measures in the Liberal Democratic Party’s 2025 campaign, including stricter insider trading controls and independent tax frameworks to ensure market integrity.

Clever Robot News Desk 26^th August 2025