Japanese Government Proposes Cryptocurrency Reclassification as Financial Instruments
The Japanese cabinet has endorsed a proposed amendment aimed at reclassifying cryptocurrencies as financial products, signaling a significant shift in the country's regulatory approach to the sector. By bringing cryptocurrency assets under the purview of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, which currently governs stocks and other securities, the proposal aligns crypto regulation more clos…
April 10, 2026, 8:58 a.m.