Japan Signals Possible Approval of Crypto ETFs by 2028 as Nomura and SBI Prepare

On 26 January 2026, reporting highlighted by Coin Bureau indicated that Japanese regulators are becoming more open to cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds and could authorize such products by 2028. Major financial groups Nomura Holdings and SBI Holdings are viewed as leading candidates to list the first crypto ETFs, in what would mark a notable change from Japan's historically cautious stance on digital assets.