Japan Proposes Classification of Cryptocurrencies as Financial Assets
The Japanese government has endorsed a proposed amendment to categorize cryptocurrencies as financial products, signaling a significant shift in the nation's regulatory approach. By bringing crypto assets under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, the same framework that governs stocks and other securities, the country aims to enhance oversight. This move, reported by Nikkei, could come in…
April 10, 2026, 8:58 a.m.