Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has unveiled a substantial restructuring plan, focusing on its cryptocurrency regulatory framework. This includes allocating a significant portion of their 2026 budget and organizational structure towards the crypto industry. Key changes include restructuring offices, creation of specialized units focused on crypto assets and cashless payments, and merging existing advisory units to form a new department dedicated to market monitoring, compliance, risk management, and regulatory adaptation in cryptocurrency. The FSA’s aim is to enhance investor protection, mirroring the level achieved by the stock market sector. Related news includes bullish analyst Tom Lee predicting Ethereum surpassing Bitcoin’s price, while exploring a potential separate tax system for crypto transactions was also announced.