Japan

Cryptocurrency

Japan: Osaka Exchange to Launch Bitcoin Futures by 2028

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/06/2026

The move is aligned with planned regulatory reforms by Japan’s financial regulator to permit cryptocurrency investment trusts and ETFs.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Thailand Arrests Two Japanese Linked to Cambodia Scam Networks

By Editors | 12/06/2026

Two suspected leaders of scams targeting Japanese nationals were detained in Thailand, exposing cross-border operations involving forced recruitment and significant financial losses.

CBDCs

BOJ Details CBDC Performance, Outlines Key Roles for FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2026

New report details high performance targets and key design considerations for a potential digital yen ecosystem.

Stablecoins

Japan’s Three Megabanks to Jointly Issue Yen Stablecoin by March 2027

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2026

Japan’s three largest banks will jointly issue a yen-pegged stablecoin under a trust structure, initially targeting securities settlement.

Capital Adequacy

Japan to Ease Bank Capital Rules for Public-Private Investments

By Manesh Samtani | 10/06/2026

FSA to propose conditional capital relief for banks to encourage investment in startups and regional firms.

Supervision & Enforcement

Japan SESC Seeks Action Against Moomoo for NISA Mis-selling

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

The online broker, a unit of Futu Holdings, is cited for falsely advertising NISA-eligible products and for significant internal control and governance deficiencies.

Sustainable Finance

BOJ Survey: Japan's ESG Market Eases as Firms Seek Policy Support

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

BOJ survey shows a decline in new ESG bond issuance and highlights calls for government incentives for transition finance and challenges in implementing new disclosure rules.

Reporting & Disclosures

Tokyo Exchange to Tackle Disclosure Gaps, Growth Market Challenges

By Manesh Samtani | 08/06/2026

The TSE plans new surveys and support initiatives following a review of its 2022 market reforms, targeting non-disclosing firms and struggling startups.

Cybersecurity

Anthropic Extends Access to Powerful AI Cyber Tool in APAC

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/06/2026

US AI firm Anthropic is giving select organisations in Australia, India, Japan and other APAC nations access to its powerful cyber-defence model.