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Odaily reports: Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has published a commissioned research report on overseas financial regulatory systems, totaling 609 pages and authored by the Japanese law firm Atsumi & Sakai. The report covers 8 countries and regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, China, and Hong Kong, and aims to provide reference for Japan's financial system planning and legislation.The report focuses on regulatory frameworks for crypto asset exchanges, stablecoins, and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization across various jurisdictions, including the US GENIUS Act, the EU's MiCA regulation, the UK's stablecoin regulatory proposal, and China's virtual currency and RWA regulations issued in February 2026. The report notes that under China's current rules, domestic RWA tokenized issuance, trading, and related services are in principle prohibited, except for businesses conducted with the consent of competent authorities and relying on specific financial infrastructure. Additionally, the report covers Hong Kong's expansion of the scope of tokenized securities trading and related market regulatory arrangements. (CoinPost)
According to CoinPost, the "Proposal for Fundamental Strengthening of Cybersecurity Countermeasures" compiled by the Japan Liberal Democratic Party National Cybersecurity Strategy Headquarters (Chairperson: Masaaki Hirai) was approved by the Party-Government-Administrative Coordination Council on October 22. The proposal characterizes the current landscape as the "eve of a cyber crisis," centering on the establishment of a "Cyber Response Headquarters (provisional)" led by the Prime Minister's Secretariat. The proposal directs the National Police Agency to lead participation in international joint investigations with agencies such as the FBI and Europol, dismantle criminal infrastructure including command-and-control servers, and actively track illicitly acquired crypto assets. It also mandates the National Cyber Coordination Office to accelerate migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Referencing the migration schedules for high-impact systems in major Western nations around 2030–2031, the proposal sets an earlier deadline for critical government systems. The article notes that electronic signatures for Bitcoin (BTC) are equally vulnerable to future quantum computing threats.
According to CoinPost, Japan’s National Tax Agency officially launched the next-generation core system “KSK2” on September 24, marking the first major upgrade in approximately 25 years. Centered on the My Number system for individuals and corporate identification numbers for entities, the new system enables unified management of personal and corporate data while deploying AI technology to strengthen the detection of fraudulent declarations. Cryptocurrency traders and investors are particularly affected, as annual transaction reports filed by exchanges, bank account deposit and withdrawal records, and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) data shared with overseas tax authorities have all been integrated into the AI’s primary analysis framework. Additionally, social media posts referencing topics such as “cryptocurrency profits” will be cross-referenced with declared data, markedly raising the risk of tax investigations. The agency has simultaneously consolidated cross-sector data linking corporations and individuals, making it easier to identify discrepancies between assets and income for investors purchasing cryptocurrencies through private companies or using gifted and inherited funds. Industry insiders warn that properly safeguarding annual transaction reports and submitting accurate, complete declarations has become an immediate priority.
据 CoinPost 报道，日本金融厅于 8月 7 日公布"主要行等综合监督指针"部分修订案，将包括加密资产交换业者在内的 17 个监管领域的网络安全事件报告样式统一为共通格式。新增"其他网络攻击等事案共通样式"，与现行的 DDoS 攻击及勒索软件专用样式共同构成三类报告区分体系。经过渡措施，2027年 3 月底前非特定社会基础设施事业者仍可沿用旧版报告书，意见征集截止日期为 2026年 9月 7 日。
According to CoinPost, Japan's "Partial Amendment Bill to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and the Payment Services Act" was passed at the plenary session of the House of Councillors on July 15 and officially enacted. The amendment bill defines crypto assets as financial instruments for the first time. The core content includes: • Tax System Reform: Changed from comprehensive taxation with a maximum rate of 55% to separate taxation with filing (tax rate approx. 20%), and allows loss carryforward deduction for 3 years • ETF Approval: Establish the institutional framework for crypto asset ETFs; Japan Exchange Group expects listing around 2027 • Investor Protection: Introduces regulations on insider trading for the first time, strengthening the prohibition on trading based on non-public information; the upper limit for criminal penalties for sales without registration increased from 3 years imprisonment to 10 years • Information Disclosure: Specific crypto asset issuers must publicly disclose information annually on a regular basis Tax system changes are conditional upon the enforcement of the law; if implemented in fiscal 2027, the new tax system will officially apply from January 1, 2028.
According to CoinPost, Fundstrat Co-Founder and Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee stated in a special keynote speech at WebX 2026 that Ethereum is on the eve of a "Chapter 2" breakout. He pointed out that the pressure on the crypto market this year stems from four headwinds: a Federal Reserve policy shift, uncertain prospects for the U.S. Clarity Act, AI attracting large amounts of venture capital funds (accounting for 86% of U.S. VC investment), and sluggish stock prices in the financial sector. Technically, Tom DeMark analysis shows ETH trends are highly correlated with the 1987 S&P 500 (correlation reaching 89.81%), with a rebound expected in August; if it breaks through the $1,846-$1,876 resistance level, the next target price is $2,200 (up approximately 30% from the current ~$1,700). Strategically, Bitmine, founded only 12 months ago, has completed 95% of its 5% holding target, currently holding 5.76 million ETH (accounting for 4.8% of total supply), of which approximately 85% has been staked; its staking business MAVAN has become the world's largest single staking operator, with assets under management reaching $13-14 billion. Tom Lee also warned that AI wealth accumulation may threaten human economic autonomy, and blockchain is the best line of defense against AI control.
According to CoinPost, Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Digital Society Promotion Headquarters’ “Next-Generation AI & On-Chain Finance Vision Project Team” released a policy proposal on May 19, advocating the integration of AI and blockchain to automate and enable 24/7 operation of decision-making, financing, and asset management—and designating finance as the “18th Growth Investment Sector.” Specific measures proposed in the document include: advancing tokenization of demand deposits at the Bank of Japan (including wholesale CBDC), with conceptual frameworks to be finalized by year-end; joint issuance of a stablecoin by Japan’s three major banks, targeting the launch of live operations by March next year; and promoting on-chain tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), such as accounts receivable and real estate. At the international cooperation level, the proposal calls for establishing an “AI & On-Chain Finance Asia Policy Dialogue Framework” and advancing cross-border settlements using yen-denominated stablecoins, thereby realizing the “Global SC Corridor Vision.”
According to CoinPost, Japanese blockchain infrastructure company Nihon Blockchain Kiban has officially decided to issue the trust-based JPY-pegged stablecoin EJPY. The stablecoin is planned to be deployed on Japan Open Chain (JOC) and Ethereum, with the goal of launching issuance and circulation on JOC within fiscal year 2026. The announcement states that the trust-based architecture required for EJPY has achieved phased progress. The company noted that EJPY will primarily serve inter-corporate settlements, digital asset payments, fund transfers, and various Web3 payment use cases, and that it will advance a multi-chain strategy centered on JOC. Specific details—including the actual launch date, issuance terms, partner institutions, and supported blockchains—will be announced separately after consultations with regulatory authorities and relevant organizations and completion of necessary procedures.
According to CoinPost, the Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association (JCBA) officially released the “Best Practices for Crypto Asset Staking Services” guideline on May 7, covering operational requirements, emergency response, information disclosure, compliance management, external audits, and tax accounting—aiming to enhance the security and transparency of domestic staking services.
According to CoinPost, SBI Holdings announced on May 1 that it has officially begun negotiations with bitbank Co., Ltd.—the operator of the cryptocurrency exchange bitbank—regarding a capital and business partnership, with the aim of bringing bitbank under SBI’s consolidated subsidiaries. SBI will proceed with the share acquisition upon completion of due diligence and internal procedures; the specific timing and method of acquisition remain subject to further discussion. Previously, SBI’s subsidiary SBI VC Trade completed the absorption merger of BITPoint Japan in April.
According to CoinPost, at the “9th BCCC Collaborative Day” held on April 21, 2026, Mr. Shigeharu Shimizu, Chief of the Risk Analysis Division, General Policy Bureau of Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA), delivered a special keynote speech revealing significant progress in cryptocurrency regulation. The FSA has submitted a bill to the extraordinary Diet session proposing to transfer cryptocurrency assets from the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The bill centers on four key regulatory enhancements: strengthened disclosure requirements, establishment of a new category for independent operators, stricter penalties for unregistered operators, and comprehensive insider trading regulations. Meanwhile, the FSA is advancing three “Payment Innovation Projects (PIPs)” pilot experiments: 1) A cross-border yen stablecoin payment trial involving Japan’s three major banks; 2) On-chain settlement of government bonds, social bonds, and equities using blockchain technology, aiming to enable 24/7 continuous trading; and 3) A bank-to-bank tokenized deposit transfer experiment, which received official support on April 3 this month and will be coordinated with the Bank of Japan’s central bank reserve tokenization sandbox initiative. Mr. Shimizu stated that blockchain holds tremendous potential to enhance the convenience and diversification of financial services, and the FSA will continue advancing institutional development and practical implementation support.