Japan's finance minister just signaled that 2026 will be the year digital assets get serious institutional backing. The plan involves bringing digital assets into mainstream stock exchanges—a major shift in how they're treated. The catalyst? Looking at how successful crypto ETFs have been in the US market. This isn't just talk; it reflects a strategic push to legitimize and integrate crypto into Japan's financial infrastructure. For traders and investors watching Asia's regulatory landscape, this could reshape how digital assets are accessed and traded in one of the world's largest economies.