In 2024, a Chainalysis report had claimed that crypto-based money laundering and scam trends have grown in Japan. Last year's ...

Japan's financial regulator is set to propose new legislation that would reclassify crypto assets like bitcoin (BTC-USD) and ...

Japan plans to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products by 2026, bringing them under insider trading rules and ...

companies offering crypto would have to register with the FSA. Nikkei reported that the regulator plans to enforce the new rules regardless of whether a company operates in Japan, but it was ...

Japan plans to legally classify crypto assets as financial products by 2026, marking a significant shift in its regulatory approach.

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) intends to revise the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to label crypto assets ...

Cryptocurrencies are currently categorized as a "means of settlement" under the Payment Services Act, a designation that has ...

As of January 2025, Japan had approximately 7.34 million active accounts for crypto trading, highlighting the growing interest in digital assets among the Japanese populace. The FSA's proactive ...

The different types of crypto fraud have emerged globally, affecting unsuspecting investors. The Ponzi and pyramid schemes ...

The move comes as part of a broader effort to strengthen oversight in Japan's crypto ecosystem, which has witnessed growing adoption alongside a rise in fraudulent activities. The FSA intends to ...