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Nearly 80% of Japanese institutions eye digital asset investments
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27 April, 2026

Nearly 80% of Japanese institutions eye digital asset investments

Japan's Nomura survey reveals rising institutional interest in digital assets, driven by improved sentiment and regulatory developments.
Japan reclassifies digital assets as financial instruments
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17 April, 2026

Japan reclassifies digital assets as financial instruments

Japan approves FIEA rules classifying digital assets as financial instruments, shifting oversight from PSA, and banning insider trading on non-public...
Japan’s regulator to probe Sanae Token memecoin named after PM
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12 March, 2026

Japan’s regulator to probe Sanae Token memecoin named after PM

Japan's FSA may investigate the Sanae Token memecoin for regulatory violations, following Prime Minister Takaichi's statement distancing herself from it.
Japan FM pushes digital assets into traditional finance
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9 January, 2026

Japan FM pushes digital assets into traditional finance

Japan’s finance minister says 2026 will mark a turning point as digital assets and ETFs are integrated into markets to...
Japan to mandate liability reserves for ‘crypto’ exchanges
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2 December, 2025

Japan to mandate liability reserves for ‘crypto’ exchanges

Japan's Financial Services Agency plans new rules for digital asset exchanges to require liability reserves, boosting customer security against losses.
Japan Big 3 banks’ stablecoin trial gets regulatory green light
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14 November, 2025

Japan Big 3 banks’ stablecoin trial gets regulatory green light

Japan’s FSA has approved a stablecoin trial by Mizuho, MUFG, and Sumitomo Mitsui; the three intend to launch the token...