Japan to Regulate XRP as a Financial Asset in 2026
Japan Moves to Classify XRP as a Financial Product, Eyeing Q2 2026 Implementation
Japan, a global crypto leader, is reportedly set to formally classify Ripple’s XRP as a financial product under its updated regulatory framework.
Market analyst Xaif Crypto notes the change could take effect by Q2 2026, bringing XRP under the country’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA).
Japan’s proposed classification of XRP under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act marks a major step in formalizing digital asset regulation. By clarifying compliance for exchanges, institutions, and retail investors, it reduces legal uncertainty and strengthens the trading environment.
Concurrently, the nation is leveraging the XRP Ledger as the…
