Japan Proposes Cryptocurrency Reclassification as Financial Instruments
The Japanese government has greenlit a legislative amendment aimed at categorizing cryptocurrencies as financial products, signaling a significant regulatory shift. By bringing digital assets under the purview of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, the same framework that governs stocks and securities, Japan is poised to overhaul its approach to the crypto sector, as reported by Nikkei. Iā¦
April 10, 2026, 8:58 a.m.