Binance News has just shared important news: on May 1, 2025, Bank of Japan Governor, Kazuo Ueda, stated that the central bank is likely to continue gradually raising interest rates. This statement comes in line with Japan's economic and inflation trends showing signs of recovery as expected.
This marks Japan's further step in normalizing its monetary policy after years in a negative interest rate zone. For traditional investors, this signal serves as a positive indicator that Japan is one of the promising countries for long-term investment.
In line with Warren Buffett's Views
The statement aligns with Warren Buffett's recently released whitepaper. In the document, Buffett highlights the importance of macroeconomic stability, market transparency, and regulatory reforms as key pillars in attracting global investment. Buffett also specifically notes that East Asia, including Japan, has a strategic position in global economic growth for the coming decades.
However, the question arises: does Japan's bright outlook also apply to crypto assets?
Crypto Prospects in Japan: Stable and Structured
Japan is known as one of the countries with the most advanced and stringent crypto regulations in the world. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan implements strict standards for exchanges and digital assets, providing security for investors while supporting innovation.
Several cryptocurrencies that have gained strong support in Japan include:
1. XRP (Ripple)
Backed by SBI Holdings Japan, XRP has been used in cross-border payments and has become one of the cryptocurrencies with the strongest integration in Japan's financial sector.
2. Astar (ASTR)
A Japanese Web3 project officially supported by the Japanese government. Astar focuses on blockchain infrastructure for decentralized applications and has attracted interest from local developers and institutions.
3. MonaCoin (MONA)
The first local Japanese crypto widely used in the domestic community. Although on a small scale, MONA reflects local enthusiasm for culture-based crypto.
4. XEM (NEM)
Once a major project with a strong base in Japan, especially in applying blockchain for logistics and business.
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What about SHIBA INU?
Shiba Inu (SHIB):
SHIB is quite popular among Japanese investors, especially due to its national 'Shiba Inu' theme. However, SHIB is more speculative and lacks institutional support or clear utility in Japan.
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Conclusion: Japan is Bright for Investment, But Selective for Crypto
With more active interest rate policies and a well-regulated market, Japan shows a bright outlook for both traditional and digital investors. However, for crypto investments, not all coins will benefit directly. Only assets with:
✅ Strong local partnerships,
✅ Compliance with Japanese regulations,
✅ As well as real use cases,
that will survive and grow in Japan's ecosystem moving forward.
Source:
Warren Buffett's Annual Letter 2024 (released February 2025):
https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/2024ltr.pdf
Berkshire Hathaway Annual Report 2024:
https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/2024ar/2024ar.pdf
Complete archive of shareholder letters from year to year:
https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/letters.html
Additional notes:
This article is opinion-based, observing Warren Buffet's shift of some of his investments to Japan and China also moving to Japan. Japan is worth considering as an interesting investment vehicle moving forward while waiting for America to regain its strength.
