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KPMG Executive: Japanese Bitcoin ETF Could Launch in Spring 2027
Summary: According to CryptoNews, KPMG Japan executive Kenji Hoki stated at the Tokyo WebX2025 summit that a Bitcoin ETF in Japan could potentially launch in the spring of 2027. Hoki mentioned that Japanese policymakers may propose lifting the ban on domestic Bitcoin ETFs in the next tax reform, typically submitted at the beginning of each year. ...
According to CryptoNews, KPMG Japan executive Kenji Hoki stated at the Tokyo WebX2025 summit that a Bitcoin ETF in Japan could potentially launch in the spring of 2027. Hoki mentioned that Japanese policymakers may propose lifting the ban on domestic Bitcoin ETFs in the next tax reform, typically submitted at the beginning of each year. If approved, the request for the Bitcoin ETF could be made in early 2026, with the parliament possibly legislating it in March or April 2026, and the law taking effect in spring 2027. However, Hoki also noted that if the issue is resolved through a government ordinance amendment rather than a legal amendment, the ban on Bitcoin ETFs could potentially be lifted as early as next year.
