Financial Services Agency

Enforcement

Japan Moves to Tighten Regulations on Online Casinos

By Thisanka Siripala | 17/03/2025

Japan is considering measures to restrict payments to online casinos as well as advertisements promoting their services.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea to Accelerate 2nd Phase Regulations on Digital Assets

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

The Trump administration’s pro-crypto stance has prompted Korea to accelerate its virtual asset policies. It is also examining policy around crypto ETFs.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan’s Cabinet Approves Bill to Ease Crypto Regulations

By Thisanka Siripala | 11/03/2025

The bill establishes a new category for crypto intermediaries and enhances flexibility in stablecoin reserve management, among other things.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japanese Lawmakers Move to Lower Tax on Crypto Transactions

By Thisanka Siripala | 11/03/2025

Draft bill proposes to reduce the capital gains tax on crypto transactions, including cryptocurrency derivatives.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan Issues Inaugural Sustainability Disclosure Standards

By Thisanka Siripala | 07/03/2025

The new standards, issued following an extensive consultation process, incorporate key elements of the ISSB Standards.

Capital / Liquidity

Japan FSA Scrutinises Insurers’ Offshore Reinsurance Deals

By Thisanka Siripala | 06/03/2025

The regulator has requested information from insurers regarding their reinsurance arrangements and exposure to offshore firms.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan Regulator Approves Country’s First Stablecoin Licence

By Thisanka Siripala | 06/03/2025

SBI VC Trade has become the first company in Japan to obtain a stablecoin licence. Several other firms plan to launch stablecoins.

Big Picture

Japan FSA to Develop Regulatory Guidance on AI Adoption

By Thisanka Siripala | 05/03/2025

In a new discussion paper, the FSA warns that delayed AI adoption could weaken the financial industry. It cites the “risk of inaction” as a key concern.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSA Japan Proposes Stricter Rules for “Professional Token Sales”

By Thisanka Siripala | 27/02/2025

Professional token sales will be subject to requirements to disclose the technical structure of the asset, issuer information, and intended use of funds.