The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) is considering easing regulations on banks and allowing them to invest in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin for the first time, according to a report from Livedoor News. The proposal would mark a significant policy shift from guidelines introduced in 2020 that prohibited banks from holding crypto assets due to price volatility concerns. The FSA plans to discuss the changes at a meeting with the Financial Services Council, which advises the Prime Minister. Officials aim to align crypto asset management with how financial institutions manage stocks and government bonds, subject to the same oversight and capital requirements.