🌐 Under the global Bitcoin reserve craze, Japan seems to maintain a cautious attitude
On the global geopolitical stage, Bitcoin is rapidly emerging as a key asset. However, despite the increasing momentum for Bitcoin globally, Japan appears to be hesitant about joining this trend.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba recently stated that due to a lack of international strategic information, his position on Bitcoin reserves is not very clear. The Japanese government also clarified in its official response on December 20 that cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin do not fall within the legal framework of foreign exchange reserves.
Japan's cautious attitude stems from concerns over security, liquidity, and volatility. The Japanese government indicated that these reserves are primarily aimed at stabilizing foreign currency-denominated assets and the bond market, while Bitcoin's high volatility runs counter to that goal.
NHK National Guardian Party member Satoshi Hamada once suggested that Japan follow the United States and convert part of its foreign exchange reserves into cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but the government reiterated that the primary focus of managing special accounts for foreign exchange reserves is to ensure security and liquidity.
Although the Japanese government does not directly hold Bitcoin, the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), one of the largest retirement savings funds in the world with assets under management exceeding $1.5 trillion, is currently exploring the inclusion of Bitcoin in its investment portfolio for diversification purposes.
In addition, both the United States and Russia have taken proactive steps regarding Bitcoin reserve construction. The United States already holds a significant amount of Bitcoin reserves, totaling 207,189 BTC, worth about $2 billion, primarily acquired through criminal seizures.
Russian lawmakers have also proposed establishing strategic Bitcoin reserves and emphasized that Bitcoin has the potential to become a stable alternative to traditional high-volatility currencies, which may be even more significant for countries facing sanctions.
In conclusion, this is an era full of uncertainty but also full of opportunities. Whether Japan will continue to observe or join this global Bitcoin reserve race is a matter of widespread public interest.
💬 What are your thoughts on Japan's direction in this global Bitcoin reserve craze? How will Bitcoin's role in the global financial system evolve?
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