🛡️ Japan Cracks Down: Crypto Exchanges to Hold Liability Reserves to Protect Users
Japan is preparing tougher protections for crypto investors, as regulators move to impose strict liability reserve requirements on cryptocurrency exchanges. According to a report from Nikkei, the country’s FSA wants platforms to set aside emergency funds that can be quickly deployed to compensate users affected by hacks or technical failures.
The proposal comes after a series of global exchange breaches raised alarms among financial watchdogs. Japan’s crypto regulator now aims to ensure local users will not be left unprotected when disaster strikes.
The Financial System Council—an advisory arm of the FSA—is expected to publish its formal recommendations after a scheduled meeting on Wednesday. One of the key proposals includes forcing crypto service providers to maintain liability reserves specifically earmarked for compensation.
📈 Japan’s Crypto Market Booms as Rules Get Tougher
Japan remains one of the world’s most active crypto markets. Data from the FSA shows more than 12 million registered crypto accounts, in a country of 123 million people. With interest growing, regulators now want investor protections to keep pace.
This new move follows a separate FSA plan to consider allowing traditional banks to purchase and hold crypto assets. If approved, it could fuel even broader institutional adoption across the country.
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💴 Yen-Pegged Stablecoin Race Heats Up
Japan is also taking major steps toward a regulated stablecoin market. In October, Tokyo fintech company JPYC officially launched a yen-backed stablecoin supported by bank deposits and government bonds.
Japan previously barred non-banks from issuing stablecoins in 2022, but the stance is shifting. Regulators signaled in August that the country could approve Japan’s first fully compliant yen stablecoin by 2026.
The nation’s biggest financial players are already preparing. Banking giants such as Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., and Mizuho Bank have launched Progmat, a stablecoin issuance platform, and are reportedly exploring tokens of their own. Financial powerhouse Monex Group has also hinted at launching a yen-pegged digital asset.
🚀 Japan’s Crypto Future: Secure, Regulated, and Growing
By forcing exchanges to hold liability reserves and accelerating stablecoin development, Japan is setting the tone for a safer, institution-ready crypto ecosystem. As the country tightens regulations while encouraging innovation, its digital markets appear poised to grow stronger—under tighter protection for users and stricter accountability for crypto firms.
