Key Takeaways:
- Japan grants approval to legal amendment to control crypto as financial instruments under securities law
- Insider trading will be prohibited and remain, and there will be annual disclosures to enhance investor protection
- Stiffer fines are an indicator of greater regulation with crypto taking on more of the appearance of regulated capital markets
Japan is rapidly advancing towards tight control over crypto and aligning the industry with traditional finance. A new amendment approved by the Cabinet will redefine how digital assets are treated under the law.
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