TechFlow News, January 5th: According to a report by CoinPost, Japanese Minister of Finance and Financial Services, Kameyama Satsuki, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Stock Exchange's first trading day of the new year, designating 2026 as the "Digital First Year."
Minister Kameyama stated that for the public to enjoy the benefits of digital assets and blockchain assets, commodity and securities exchanges must play a significant role, expressing anticipation for the widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies and digital assets through exchange infrastructure. She noted that in the United States, crypto assets have already become a means for the public to hedge against inflation through ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds), hinting that Japan may adopt similar measures.
Minister Kameyama also stated that, as the Minister in charge of financial services, she will fully support exchanges in their efforts to build a trading environment utilizing cutting-edge fintech and looks forward to the stock market reaching new highs this year.
