Financial Services Agency

Japan isn’t banning P2P digital asset transfers, FSA clarifies
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23 February, 2024

Japan isn’t banning P2P digital asset transfers, FSA clarifies

The Financial Services Agency recommended that banks prohibit transfers to VASPs if the sender’s name differs from the account name,...
Singapore central bank strikes partnership with foreign financial regulators for tokenization pilots
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6 November, 2023

Singapore central bank strikes partnership with foreign financial regulators for tokenization pilots

As part of Singapore's exploration of asset tokenization, the Monetary Authority of Singapore is teaming up with U.K. and Japan...
Japanese regulator proposes digital asset tax reform
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11 September, 2023

Japanese regulator proposes digital asset tax reform

The proposed tax revision includes the elimination of year-end "unrealized gains" on digital assets, which Japan's FSA said would help...
Bybit, 3 others flagged in Japan over alleged unlicensed digital currency exchange operations
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6 April, 2023

Bybit, 3 others flagged in Japan over alleged unlicensed digital currency exchange operations

Japan is tightening the screws on the local digital asset sector, recently flagging four companies on allegations that they violated...
Japan’s FSA to lift ban on foreign stablecoins by June 2023
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28 January, 2023

Japan’s FSA to lift ban on foreign stablecoins by June 2023

The Financial Services Agency said that work is currently underway to allow the domestic distribution of stablecoins in the country...
Japan moving away from stablecoin restrictions in the new year
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30 December, 2022

Japan moving away from stablecoin restrictions in the new year

Japan is dead set on lifting the ban on stablecoins, with authorities gathering feedback on easing restrictions, opening a pathway...
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