Financial Services Agency

Japan’s Financial Services Regulator Issues Binance Warning

The Financial Services Agency said Binance isn't registered to do business in the country.

News  ·  25 June 2021

BitGo Will Provide Cold Storage Crypto Support for Japan’s Bitgate

Bitgate has tapped BitGo to help it provide cold storage services to Japanese customers.

News  ·  2 September 2020
Japan

Japan’s New FSA Chief Stands Firm on Crypto Regulation, Calls for Push on Digital Yen

The incoming commissioner of the Financial Services Agency has said the regulator will not soften rules on cryptos.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 August 2020
Japan

Cryptocurrency Donations to Politicians Legal in Japan Says Internal Affairs Minister

Crypto donations are legal and do not need to be approved for political donations like cash or securities.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 October 2019
Japan

Japan Eyes Regulation of Unregistered Crypto Investment Schemes

Japan’s financial regulator is reportedly looking to close a loophole that lets unregistered investment firms solicit funds in cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 January 2019
Japan

Japan’s Finance Watchdog Eyeing ICO Regulation, Says Report

Japan's financial regulator is reportedly mulling the creation of a regulatory framework for firms raising funds through initial coin offerings.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 February 2018
Exchanges

Japanese Regulators to Increase Crypto Exchange Inspections

Following a notable hack, Japanese regulators are moving to increase the frequency of on-site cryptocurrency exchange inspections.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 February 2018
Japan

Japanese Financial Watchdog Issues Warning over ICO Risks

Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued a statement warning investors of the risks associated with initial coin offerings or ICOs.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 October 2017
Japan

Japan Considers Regulating Bitcoin as Currency

Regulators in Japan have reportedly proposed treating digital currencies such as bitcoin as conventional currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 February 2016
Exchanges

Japanese Regulators Mull Data Collection, Audits for Bitcoin Exchanges

New details have emerged about a proposed regulatory framework for bitcoin exchanges in Japan.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 December 2015