Japan

    Cryptocurrency

    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.

    Trading & Investment

    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.

    Data Privacy

    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.

    Tokenisation

    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.

    Trading & Investment

    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.

    PEPs & 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.

    Stablecoins

    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.

    Reporting & Disclosures

    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.

    Stablecoins

    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.

    Stablecoins

    SBI and Ripple Sign MOU to Launch Stablecoin in Japan

    By Editors | 25/08/2025

    The partnership will see SBI VC Trade, a licensed Electronic Payment Instruments Exchange Service Provider, introduce RLUSD in Japan.

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