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Crypto / Digital Assets

JVCEA Makes Multi-factor Authentication Mandatory for Members

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/06/2025

The measure comes after a spate of unauthorised transactions in securities accounts this year, highlighting a need to strengthen login security.

Japan FSA Orders Sompo Insurance to Explain Data Breach

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/06/2025

The data breach potentially affected 17.48 million pieces of customer data, including names and insurance policy numbers.

AML / KYC

JBA Implements Ban on Cash Storage in Safe Deposit Boxes

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/06/2025

Revised JBA guidance will prohibit the storage of cash in safe deposit boxes, in line with the FSA’s revised supervisory guidelines.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan’s FSA to Revise REITs Rules to Include Data Centre Equipment

By Thisanka Siripala | 13/06/2025

The rules will allow Japanese REITs to count data centre equipment like cooling systems and backup power as real estate assets.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan FSA Approves Sony Bank PoC to Test DeFi Services Model

By Thisanka Siripala | 12/06/2025

The project will explore whether automated market makers on public blockchains can comply with Japanese KYC and AML rules.

AML / KYC

Japan FSA Highlights Increase in Internet Banking Fraud

By Editors | 12/06/2025

FSA released data on the state of fraudulent activity involving banking services, highlighting increased internet banking fraud and compensation trends.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Tightens Crypto Rules to Safeguard Investor Assets

By Thisanka Siripala | 12/06/2025

Japan’s revised Payment Services Act empowers authorities to issue a “domestic custody order” to failing foreign crypto exchanges.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan Continues to Grapple with Brokerage Account Hijackings

By Editors | 10/06/2025

There were 2,289 unauthorised transactions in brokerage accounts in May, only a small decrease from the figures reported for April.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan’s FSA Establishes New ‘AI Public-Private Forum’

By Editors | 04/06/2025

The forum aims to foster a secure environment for FIs to discuss their use of AI, share best practices, and address practical challenges.