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Japanese pension fund plans 1% crypto allocation, signaling cautious institutional interest amid regulatory and infrastructure hurdles.

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22 Jun 2026
Crypto Economy
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The Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund in Japan announced plans to allocate about 1% of its assets, roughly $1.36 million, to digital assets via a passive multi-crypto hedge fund. This move reflects a strategic shift to reduce U.S. dollar exposure and diversify with Bitcoin and gold as uncorrelated currency hedges, not speculative bets. Regulatory changes under Japan's Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) and the upcoming launch of Bitcoin futures on the Osaka Exchange in 2028 are key factors influencing institutional readiness. However, significant institutional capital inflows are unlikely before 2028 due to fiduciary, regulatory, and infrastructure constraints, with larger funds like the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) still in research phases.

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