Japan Proposes New Classification for Cryptocurrencies as Financial Instruments
The Japanese government has approved a legislative amendment that aims to categorize cryptocurrencies as financial products, signaling a significant change in the country's regulatory approach to the cryptocurrency sector. By bringing crypto assets under the purview of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, the same framework that governs stocks and other securities, the proposal aligns cryp…
April 10, 2026, 8:58 a.m.