Japan Cracks Down on Crypto Treasury Stocks — Is the DAT Boom About to Collapse?
Japan Exchange Group (JPX) is considering stricter regulations for DAT companies amid sharp stock declines, including Metaplanet’s 75% plunge from June highs, despite early-year gains of 420%, highlighting persistent market volatility.
The possible regulatory overhaul reflects JPX’s response to investor losses and extreme swings in the digital asset treasury sector. As uncertainty rises, Japan could move toward restrictions similar to those in Hong Kong to protect market stability better.
Japan Exchange Group, operator of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, is evaluating new rules to slow the rapid growth of digital asset treasury (DAT) firms. JPX is reportedly considering stricter merger…
