Japan’s Finance Minister Says 2026 Is the 'First Year of Digitalization' — Stocks, Crypto, and Digital Assets in Focus
Yahoo Finance·2026-01-05 23:02
Japan's Finance Minister puts crypto at the center of 2026's Digital plan. | Credit: CCN. Key Takeaways Japan’s Finance Minister declared 2026 as “Digital Year One.” Digital assets, such as crypto, will align with traditional assets, including stocks, through tax cuts and regulations. Reforms aim to boost investments, ETFs, and shift savings into growth sectors. Japan’s Finance Minister, Satsuki Katayama, said 2026 will mark “Digital Year One,” signaling a push to accelerate digital transformation ...