[Japan Plans to Allow Banks to Hold Bitcoin, Potentially Reshaping Global Digital Finance Status] On October 21, Japan's Financial Services Agency plans to promote the legalization of banks holding digital assets such as Bitcoin and allow them to register as cryptocurrency exchanges. If this reform is passed, it will end the related ban in place since 2020, enabling banks to include crypto assets in their investment portfolios. Regulators will establish a risk protection framework to ensure financial stability. This move is seen as a significant step in Japan's positioning within the global digital financial system. Meanwhile, Sanae Takaichi is set to become Japan's first female prime minister, and her new policies have sparked market optimism regarding low interest rates and industrial investment. The Nikkei Index has hit record highs for two consecutive days. Analysts believe that Japan's financial policies and political changes may usher in a new cycle for asset structures in Asia.