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Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) in a latest discussion paper has proposed updates to crypto regulation. It plans to divide digital assets into two categories so that it could be regulated better and aims to make crypto rules more effective and easier to apply.
The agency demands public feedback on the proposal before finalizing it and is open to opinions and suggestion until May 10, 2025.
It has proposed a two-tier system based on how funds are distributed. Under Type 1 are the tokens used for business or in raising funds for the parent project. This also includes altcoins from budding projects that still need funding to grow. Some utility tokens fall into this category.
Under Type 2 are the more established and decentralized tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum that do not issue tokens to raise funds for their Business. The assets are subject to different set of regulations based on which category they fall, suiting different features.
The FSA emphasized that for Type 1 crypto assets (which are used for business or fundraising), the projects have to clearly explain their plan to use the raised funds. The goal is to protect investors by ensuring that there is more transparency and accountability in the projects.
Therefore the Type 1 token issuers would need to disclose in details about the purpose, project details and the risks associated in investing. They are also expected to follow FSA rules, including regular disclosure requirements.
Once the Type 1 crypto assets gain large number of investors, then the projects will be evaluated to check if they could be subject to security token regulations. The FSA will not be dealing directly with the issuers of Type 1 crypto projects as it’s hard to identify a specific issuer.
The Financial Services Agency stated that “with regard to type 1 cryptoassets, there is a strong need to eliminate the information asymmetry between issuers and users regarding the purpose of use of the raised funds and the content of the project, etc.”
It plans to regulate Type 2 crypto assets through crypto exchanges. Exchanges need to report major price fluctuations that could impact the market. The committee also plans to continue reviewing while considering the public feedback and how other countries are regulating crypto.
The paper outlines key financial issues focusing on disclosures, business conduct, guidelines for entering the market and prevent inside trading. However it does not touch upon crypto taxes.
Japan, which once used to be more restrictive, is now changing its stance towards crypto. In a major move, the regulators are also considering lifting the ban on crypto ETFs which has sparked excitement in the community. The agency also aims to revise the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act by 2026, where cryptocurrencies will longer be viewed as just payment tools, instead its own financial product category.
After a Type 1 project gains large number of investors, then the projects will be evaluated to check if they could be subject to security token regulations.
The FSA will regulate Type 2 crypto assets through crypto exchanges and also requires the platforms to report major price fluctuations that can impact the market.
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Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) in a latest discussion paper has proposed updates to crypto regulation. It plans to divide digital assets into two categories so that it could be regulated better and aims to make crypto rules more effective and easier to apply. The agency demands public feedback on the proposal before finalizing it …
Metaplanet, also popular as Japan’s MicroStrategy, announced a fresh purchase of 162 bitcoins for an investment value of $13.5 while buying the recent BTC dips. The announcement sent the stock price 8% higher past 3,500 JPY levels on Wednesday’s trading session. Furthermore, the company issued 2 billion JPY worth of bonds at 0% rate to fund additional BTC purchases.
Bitcoin price selling pressure has shot up this week ahead of the US CPI data release and macro uncertainties amid the Trump tariff war. The Japanese firm seems to be making the most of this opportunity by buying the dips.
On Wednesday, Metaplanet announced its latest Bitcoin acquisition, purchasing 162 BTC for approximately $13.5 million, with an average purchase price of $83,123 per Bitcoin. Additionally, the company reported a year-to-date (YTD) BTC yield of 53.2% in 2025, delivering impressive returns despite a volatile crypto market.
As of March 12, 2025, Metaplanet holds a total of 3,050 BTC, acquired at a cumulative cost of roughly $253.7 million, with an average purchase price of $83,180 per Bitcoin. Nearly 50% of its total BTC holdings have been purchased in 2025 so far only.
Earlier today, the firm announced that its Board of Directors has approved the issuance of its 8th Series of Ordinary Bonds to EVO FUND. The JPY 2 billion (approximately $18.2 million) bond issuance is part of the company’s strategy to acquire Bitcoin. The announcement comes just two days after MicroStrategy announced its plans to raise $21 billion for Bitcoin purchases.
According to the notice, the funds raised will be specifically allocated for Bitcoin purchases, as per the plans detailed in its January 28, 2025 notice regarding Stock Acquisition Rights.
Following today’s development, the stock price gained 7.93% moving all the way to 3,605 levels. Amid the current market volatility, the stock has been range bound between 3,300 to 4,000 JPY levels.
Despite the strong selling pressure in BTC over the past few weeks, long term holders and Bitcoin whales have been strategically accumulating at every fall. As per the data from CryptoQuant, Bitcoin whales have accumulated over 65,000 BTC in the last 30 days, even as the cryptocurrency faces ongoing market corrections.
While the accumulation may not have an immediate impact on Bitcoin’s short-term price, it indicates significant absorption by influential holders. BTC’s price is currently holding above the crucial support of $80,000; however, there have been rising calls for a dip under $70,000 before the long-term uptrend is resumed.
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