Japan Moves Crypto Closer to Securities Regulation
Japan moved to tighten the link between crypto assets and its mainstream financial system, as officials signaled support for bringing digital assets under existing market rules. On Monday, policymakers said crypto integration now centers on oversight, transparency, and alignment with securities and banking frameworks, rather than separate treatment.
Officials tied the shift to investor protection and market stability. They framed crypto as a financial product that should follow disclosure and supervision standards already used across capital markets. As a result, regulators are focusing on how crypto linked instruments can fit into Japan’s regulated exchanges and payment systems.
The move comes as Japan seeks to balance innovation with…
