Japan Embarks on Major Crypto Regulatory Shift with New Intermediary System

Japan has implemented a revolutionary crypto asset intermediary system, lowering barriers to entry and bolstering investor protection. This marks a critical milestone in Japan’s ongoing efforts to rebuild trust in the crypto market following the FTX collapse. The new system prioritizes innovation while effectively mitigating risks. It streamlines regulations for innovative intermediaries like social trading platforms and DeFi protocols, fostering market expansion. 2025 saw Japan introduce this groundbreaking system, with significant results already emerging.