According to a report by Nikkei Asia, Japan's Minister of Finance and Financial Services, Katayama Satsuki, stated at the "OPEN QUICK 2026" seminar hosted by financial information service company QUICK that Japan is looking to move discussions forward on lifting restrictions for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on crypto assets. Katayama mentioned that as crypto asset ETF trading expands overseas, Japan should also work on creating an environment where users and investors can trade with peace of mind. Additionally, as reported by Crypto Times, prerequisites include progress on amending regulations to incorporate crypto assets into the framework of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. https://(wublock123.com)/news/japan-crypto-etf-legalization-64368