Japan

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Formally Proposes to Regulate Crypto Under Securities Law

By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

The FSA is seeking to move digital assets from payments rules to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, citing investor protection needs.

Trending

Taiwan and Japan Set to Launch First Cross-Listed ETFs

By Editors | 04/09/2025

Nomura and Cathay will list funds on the Tokyo and Taipei exchanges, a key step in Taiwan's capital market internationalisation.

Fintech / Regtech

South Korea Releases Guidelines on Personal Data Use in AI

By Editors | 02/09/2025

New framework details legal basis, risk management, and governance for organisations developing or using GenAI systems.

Fintech / Regtech

Japan Post Bank to Launch Tokenised Deposits for 120M Accounts

By Editors | 02/09/2025

The financial giant will use the DCJPY network starting in fiscal 2026, enabling instant settlement for blockchain-based securities.

Securities / Derivatives

FSA Japan Proposes Expanding NISA to Minors

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

Japan’s financial regulator plans to lower the age threshold for tax-free stock investment accounts and broaden eligible products.

Sanctions

US Sanctions DPRK-Linked IT Worker Network Over Weapons Funding

By Manesh Samtani | 28/08/2025

OFAC announced sanctions targeting a North Korean IT worker network and associated entities for financing illicit arms development via crypto transactions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Draft Virtual Asset Law Awaiting Review in Taiwan Legislative Body

By Editors | 28/08/2025

The draft law will establish binding requirements for digital-asset operators and stablecoin issuers. One bank is exploring TWD stablecoin issuance.

Securities / Derivatives

Japan FSA Holds Inaugural Meeting of Disclosure Working Group

By Editors | 27/08/2025

The working group discussed the proposal to phase in ISSB-based reporting requirements, along with safe harbour rules and changes to the small-offer regime.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Japan's Monex Group Considers Issuing Yen-Backed Stablecoin

By Editors | 27/08/2025

Monex Group, which owns the crypto exchange Coincheck, is exploring issuing a yen stablecoin targeting use cases in corporate payments and international remittances.