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Japan’s FSA Targets OTC Trade Steering Ahead of New Compliance Rules
The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has raised concerns regarding the operational transparency of cryptocurrency platforms that offer both exchange and over-the-counter (OTC) services. During a meeting with the…
Former BOJ Official Warns Yellen’s Intervention Risks Market Stability
A former high-ranking official from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has voiced significant concerns regarding recent comments made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The critique suggests that Yellen’s "abnormal" involvem…
Japan’s Banking Sector Initiates Trial for Tokenized Deposit Transfers
A consortium of approximately 40 Japanese financial institutions has launched a pioneering pilot program designed to facilitate interbank transfers using tokenized deposits. This initiative seeks to modernize the nation…
Japan to Launch Blockchain Infrastructure for Instant Asset Settlement
The Japanese government and leading financial regulators are preparing to overhaul the nation's financial architecture by integrating blockchain technology into the settlement process for securities. According to report…
Japan’s FSA Launches Specialized Crypto-Assets and Stablecoins Division
Japan’s financial regulatory landscape has reached a new milestone with the establishment of a specialized Crypto-Assets and Stablecoins Division by the Financial Services Agency (FSA). Announced on August 7, 2026, as p…
Japan’s FSA Launches Dedicated Crypto Assets and Stablecoin Division
On August 5, 2026, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) officially announced a significant structural reorganization designed to enhance the oversight of the country's digital finance sector. The regulator has establ…
Japan Enacts Landmark Law Classifying Crypto Assets as Financial Products
On July 15, 2026, Japan's House of Councillors officially passed and enacted significant amendments to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and the Payment Services Act. This legislative shift redefines the legal …
Japan’s PM Takaichi Backs Web3 Growth at WebX 2026 Conference
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has reaffirmed the government's commitment to the digital economy by delivering a congratulatory video message at the opening ceremony of WebX 2026. Addressing an international aud…
Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Debuts in Japan Under FSA Approval
Ripple, in collaboration with SBI Holdings, has officially launched its U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, within the Japanese market. The digital asset has received formal approval from the Financial Services Agency…
SBI Group to Launch Japan's First Trust-Type Yen Stablecoin JPYSC
The Japanese financial giant SBI Group has received official regulatory approval from the Financial Services Agency (FSA) to issue a new yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYSC. Scheduled for release within the current week, this …