The National Business Corporate Pension Fund in Japan plans to invest in crypto assets starting in fiscal 2026, allocating about 1% of total assets through passive multi-asset funds managed by a major hedge fund. The move is seen as a way to diversify currency risk rather than a short-term return strategy. This decision comes as Japan is changing its crypto rules, potentially paving the way for regulated ETFs and futures. The fund’s plan is a cautious step towards incorporating crypto assets into its portfolio for currency and portfolio planning purposes.

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