According to PANews, the Osaka Exchange, part of the Japan Exchange Group (JPX), is contemplating the introduction of cryptocurrency derivatives. In an interview, Osaka Exchange President Ryosuke Yokoyama stated that cryptocurrency-related products are among the potential candidates for listing. The exchange plans to thoroughly study overseas product specifications while closely monitoring regulatory developments from Japan's Financial Services Agency.
Yokoyama also mentioned the possibility of launching an ETF related to crypto assets. If realized, this ETF would be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, as the Osaka Exchange primarily deals with derivatives. Previously, JPX CEO Hiromi Yamamoto indicated in a March press conference that the company's mid-term business plan includes exploring new asset classes, such as crypto assets, to meet the demands of the evolving market.