Japan's Crypto Overhaul Could Open the Door to a Wave of Institutional Money

Japan’s historic move to dismantle the Payment Services Act and bring digital currencies under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act reclassifies crypto for regulatory purposes. The change is likely meaningful for how platforms, issuers, and market participants structure compliance and operations, though the article does not quantify near-term economic impact.

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Japan’s historic move to dismantle the Payment Services Act and bring digital currencies under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act reclassifies crypto for regulatory purposes. The change is likely meaningful for how platforms, issuers, and market participants structure compliance and operations, though the article does not quantify near-term economic impact.