Altcoins News
By Jean-Luc Maracon
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New Disclosure Rules Hit Market. Crypto issuers can't hide in the shadows anymore. They must publish key information at least once…
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Big Players Getting Ready. Nomura Holdings seems pretty excited about the regulatory changes.
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Japan just reclassified cryptocurrencies as financial instruments under its Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, marking a massive shift from treating them as simple payment…
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The revised law bans insider trading in crypto markets for the first time. Authorities want to stop people from making trades based on secret information that regular investors…
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Crypto issuers can't hide in the shadows anymore. They must publish key information at least once per year, which should give investors a clearer picture of what they're buying…
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The shift from the Payment and Settlement Act to this new framework shows Japan's growing appetite for digital assets.
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But the real kicker? Japan backed a flat 20% tax rate on crypto profits, announced back in December. That's way better than the crushing rates some traders faced before.
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Nomura Holdings seems pretty excited about the regulatory changes. The firm's reportedly prepping to dive into crypto markets once the new rules take full effect.
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Industry insiders think these updates will bring in serious institutional investors who stayed away due to regulatory uncertainty.
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The FSA's move represents a major evolution in how Japan handles digital currencies. They're trying to harmonize crypto rules with existing financial oversight, making sure…
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The government approved the bill on April 10, 2026, according to Watcher.Guru reporting. Katayama emphasized during a recent Cabinet meeting that the reforms focus on expanding…
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The transition from payment tool status to financial instrument classification aligns Japan with global regulatory trends.
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