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Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan FSA Reviews Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets
By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2025
Japan’s FSA proposes to reclassify crypto as financial products, potentially paving the way for Bitcoin ETFs and a flat 20% capital gains tax.
Japan Enacts Law to Curb Online Gambling
By Thisanka Siripala | 24/06/2025
The revised law empowers agencies to request takedowns of online casino ads while expanding public awareness efforts across media and venues.
Japan FSA Refines Assessment Framework for Internal Audit Function
By Thisanka Siripala | 24/06/2025
The FSA’s new report seeks to address industry requests for greater clarity on the specific requirements of the four-stage assessment framework.
Securities / Derivatives
Japan FSA Finalises Rule Change for Proprietary Trading Systems
By Thisanka Siripala | 24/06/2025
The FSA is removing the volume-based reporting requirements for PTS authorisation because there are other transparency measures in place.
Enforcement
JPX Exchanges Take Disciplinary Action Against Tachibana Securities
By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025
Tachibana Securities misled elderly investors through improper stock solicitations and excessive fees amid repeated internal oversight failures.
ESG / Sustainability
Japan’s FSA Releases Carbon Credit Trading Infrastructure Framework
By Thisanka Siripala | 23/06/2025
New report outlines considerations to improve the transparency and financial integrity of carbon credit transactions in Japan.
AML / KYC
Japan: Major Banks Sign Data Sharing Agreement with NPA
By Thisanka Siripala | 19/06/2025
The banks will share information with police on transactions and accounts identified as being linked to fraud.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Japan’s Crypto Regulator Makes Login Upgrades Mandatory
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’s FSA Issues Data Leak Report Order to Sompo Insurance
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.
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