Key Takeaways

• Japan FSA cited 12 million accounts and $31 billion assets in 2025, boosting Tokyo’s regulated crypto push.
• JVCEA logged 32 exchanges and approximately $10 billion in volume as of February 2026, but liquidity gaps vs global hubs persist.
• FSA plans 2026 shift to FIEA rules, positioning Tokyo for institutional growth over speculation.

Tokyo’s Crypto Ambition Faces Its Institutional Test

The Teamz Summit in Tokyo opens on April 7 with the appeal for Japan to be a bigger crypto center, dominating conversations. The event itself described as one of Japan’s largest and Asia’s leading international technology gatherings, brings together around 10,000 participants across Web3, AI, startups, investment, and policy.

The…