Japan

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan to Reclassify 105 Cryptoassets as Financial Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/11/2025

The move would bring tokens like Bitcoin under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, introducing new disclosure rules and a potential tax cut.

Crypto / Digital Assets

JPX Mulls New Rules to Guard Against Crypto-Hoarding Firms

By Mark Johnston | 17/11/2025

The bourse operator is weighing new measures to protect investors after steep losses in listed “digital-asset treasury” firms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Stablecoin Issuers Could Become Major JGB Buyers – Report

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/11/2025

The head of a new yen stablecoin issuer says digital asset firms could fill the void left by the BOJ's tapering in the JPY 1,055 trillion bond market.

Securities / Derivatives

Firms Adopting ISDA Digital Reporting Standard See Cost, Accuracy Benefits

By Manesh Samtani | 13/11/2025

A new ISDA report shows firms using the DRR standard for APAC and global rules achieve up to 50% cost savings and near-perfect reporting accuracy.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan FSA to Mandate Registration for Crypto Exchange Tech Providers

By Mark Johnston | 12/11/2025

Regulator moves to close security loopholes exposed by the JPY 48.2 billion DMM Bitcoin breach, requiring third-party system providers to register.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Backs Stablecoin Project Involving Megabanks

By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

Japan's FSA launches "Payment Innovation Project" to test joint issuance of stablecoins by Mizuho, MUFG, and SMBC under existing laws.

Market Infrastructure

Japan Confirms Plan to Amend Foreign Investment Law, Close Loopholes

By Editors | 07/11/2025

The Finance Ministry is preparing a 2026 bill to amend FEFTA, targeting indirect acquisitions and streamlining the review process.

Enforcement

Japan FSA Orders Iwaki Shinkumi Bank to Improve Governance

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2025

The FSA has issued a business improvement order against Iwaki Shinkumi Bank after uncovering serious compliance lapses, fraudulent lending and links to anti-social forces.

Market Infrastructure

'Unarmed' Regulators Lack Power to Push Reforms: BOJ Deputy

By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2025

Ryozo Himino says fading political will has stalled the Basel III endgame, leaving the global financial system exposed to new risks.