Japanese Government Proposes Classification of Cryptocurrencies as Financial Assets
The Japanese cabinet has approved a proposed amendment that seeks to categorize cryptocurrencies as financial products, marking a significant shift in the country's regulatory approach to the cryptocurrency sector. This move would bring cryptocurrencies under the purview of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, the same regulatory framework that governs stocks and other securities, as repor…
April 10, 2026, 8:58 a.m.