Japan Proposes Reclassification of Cryptocurrencies as Financial Instruments
The Japanese cabinet has approved a proposed amendment to categorize cryptocurrencies as financial products, signaling a significant change in the country's regulatory approach to the sector. By bringing crypto assets under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, the same framework that governs stocks and other securities, Japan aims to enhance oversight. This move could become law as early a…
April 10, 2026, 8:58 a.m.