Japan rejects Bitcoin reserves citing high volatility and lack of legal compatibility with foreign exchange frameworks.
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin fail to meet Japan's reserve standards prioritizing safety liquidity and stability.
Japan maintains a cautious approach to Bitcoin reserves contrasting discussions emerging in the United States.
The Japanese government has chosen not to include Bitcoin in its foreign exchange reserves. The announcement, published on December 20, raises worries about Bitcoin volatility and its incompatibility with existing regulatory systems.
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The decision was in response to Senator Satoshi Hamada of the NHK Protection Party's suggestion. Hamada proposed transferring some of Japan's foreign reserves to cryptocurrency. He cited similar debates in the United States and other nations. However, the administration stressed its cautious approach. It cited the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Does Not Meet Reserve Standards
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are not classified as foreign exchange under Japanese regulations. The country's reserves prioritize safety, liquidity, and stability, which Bitcoin lacks due to price volatility. Officials emphasized that reserves are intended to stabilize foreign currency assets and bond markets.
The administration also stated that there were no actual global tendencies toward adopting Bitcoin as a reserve asset. While similar conversations are taking place in some countries, Japan sees them as early stage debates with no consensus.
Comparisons with the U.S.
In the United States, the idea of holding Bitcoin in reserves has received mixed reactions. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has declared that the Federal Reserve cannot hold Bitcoin. Nonetheless, certain policymakers, such as Senator Cynthia Lummis, advocated for exploring Bitcoin reserves. Earlier this year, Lummis introduced a bill promoting this concept. The bill has sparked debates on its benefits and risks.
Japan's Conservative Stance
Despite increased institutional use of Bitcoin, Japan remains committed to traditional reserve measures. The government prefers financial stability before experimenting with volatile assets such as cryptocurrencies. While countries such as the United States investigate these possibilities, Japan's cautious position reflects its conservative approach to economic management.
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