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FSA

FSA refers to the Financial Services Agency, the Japanese government regulator that supervises banks, securities firms and other financial institutions, including registered crypto asset exchanges. Read the latest news about FSA on Cointelegraph. FSA refers to the Financial Services Agency, the Japanese government regulator that supervises banks, securities firms and other financial institutions, including registered crypto asset exchanges. Read the latest news about FSA on Cointelegraph. FSA refers to the Financial Services Agency, the Japanese government regulator that supervises banks, securities firms and other financial institutions, including registered crypto asset exchanges. Read the latest news about FSA on Cointelegraph.

Laser Digital gets Japan’s first crypto exchange approval in 4 years

Zoltan VardaiAug 21, 2026

Japan crypto bill advances with ETF, tax reform path: Report

Jun 11, 2026

Japan plans major shift as crypto moves from payments to securities law

Dec 10, 2025

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Japan’s FSA backs joint stablecoin initiative by nation’s top banks

Nov 7, 2025

Adrian Zmudzinski

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Japan regulator proposes crypto rule overhaul in line with securities law

Sep 4, 2025

Adrian Zmudzinski

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Japan’s regulator suggests ‘stopping’ P2P transfers from fiat to crypto

Feb 14, 2024

FSA: All latest articles

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Binance to reenter Japan via acquired regulated exchange SEBC

Although no official date is mentioned for the launch of Binance Japan, the notice stated that the exchange could start after June.

Apr 28, 2023

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Japan’s FSA expects to allow certain stablecoins by June 2023

It's still unknown whether U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins like USDT or USDC will be allowed in Japan by June 2023, the FSA said.

Jan 23, 2023

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Japan recommends against algorithmic backing in stablecoins

The potential legal status of the Japanese Financial Service Agency’s recommendation is not clear as the current legislation is silent on algorithmic stablecoins.

Dec 7, 2022

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FTX Japan drafts plan to return client funds

The Japanese subsidiary is one of 134 companies caught up in FTX’s bankruptcy proceedings but has been drafting a plan to return client funds.

Dec 2, 2022

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Japan’s financial regulator requests FTX Japan halt operations

Under the orders, FTX Japan will be required to suspend OTC derivatives transactions and related margins as well as new deposits from Nov. 10 to Dec. 9 unless the FSA steps in.

Nov 10, 2022

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Japan’s crypto self-regulation ‘experiment’ not working

Self-reg entity JVCEA has reportedly received stern warnings to get its act together, as Japan’s Financial Services Agency pushes for the organization to speed up its AML regulation rollout.

Jul 20, 2022

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Crypto.com gets nod in Dubai and FTX launches in Japan

Crypto.com will have further requirements before its full license is granted in the “near-term” and FTX said the move would allow it to work “directly with Japanese regulators.”

Jun 3, 2022

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FCA issues termination order for Bitcoin ATMs

The financial watchdog in the U.K. has declared that all non-registered ATMs must be immediately closed down or be subject to undisclosed additional action.

Mar 11, 2022

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Korean FSC chair nominee doesn’t think crypto is a financial asset

Seung-beom Koh said that fintech experts across the globe “find it difficult to see virtual currencies as a financial asset.”

Aug 25, 2021