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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 proposes moving ‘crypto’ from payments to securities
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15 December, 2025

Japan proposes moving ‘crypto’ from payments to securities

Japan’s FSA proposes shifting crypto oversight from the PSA to the FIEA, aligning digital asset rules with securities-level investor protection...
Singapore MAS mulls more restrictions on digital assets trading platforms
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8 July, 2022

Singapore MAS mulls more restrictions on digital assets trading platforms

The Minister in charge of MAS noted that the new restrictions include limiting retail participation in digital assets trading and...
DBS Bank approved to offer digital currency services in Singapore
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17 August, 2021

DBS Bank approved to offer digital currency services in Singapore

When the license is officially approved, DBSV said its clients would be able to access digital payment token services directly...
Singapore Code of Practice aims to help firms secure payment service license
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20 August, 2020

Singapore Code of Practice aims to help firms secure payment service license

A new Code of Practice has been launched in Singapore, aimed at helping more blockchain firms secure a payment service...