The Osaka Exchange, part of the Japan Exchange Group, has announced plans to introduce Bitcoin futures by 2028. This move aims to meet the risk hedging needs of institutional investors involved in Bitcoin ETFs. Akira Tagaya, president of the Osaka Exchange, highlighted the initiative in an interview, emphasizing its significance for the Japanese market. In preparation for this launch, the Japanese Financial Services Agency intends to amend the Enforcement Ordinance of the Investment Trust Law by 2028. This amendment will classify crypto assets as "specified assets," enabling asset management companies to create investment trusts that include cryptocurrencies, thereby expanding the scope of investment opportunities in Japan.