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Japan may soon allow banks to invest in and hold Bitcoin.

The goal is to treat crypto like stocks or bonds.

Japan has over 12 million crypto users as of February 2025.

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is considering allowing banks to invest in and hold Bitcoin ( BTC ) and other cryptocurrencies.

According to local outlet Livedoor News , a working group of the Financial Services Council will review the proposal soon.

If approved, it would signal that digital assets are being integrated into core financial instruments, not seen as speculation. This would allow banks to invest in crypto assets as they currently invest in stocks or government bonds.

The current rules in Japan , which were approved in 2020, ban banks from holding crypto due to volatility risks. Rel

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