Japan Tightens Crypto Rules: Insider Trading Focus & New Classification?

Japan is preparing to redefine cryptocurrency within its financial law, potentially subjecting it to new compliance requirements aimed at curbing insider trading. According to sources familiar with the matter, the country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is likely to introduce a bill revising the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act as early as 2026. This potential reclassification would see cryptocurrencies categorized differently from traditional securities like stocks.