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Japan’s Financial Regulator Weighs Stricter Disclosure Rules for Crypto Assets: Nikkei
New disclosure rules may align virtual currencies with securities to enhance investor protection and promote any potential ETFs.
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Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is considering classifying crypto assets as financial products similar to securities in a move to enhance investor protection by requiring businesses to disclose more information, Nikkei reported.
The FSA is conducting a closed study session with experts to asses current regulations. Once that's complete, the agency plans to announce regulatory reforms by June, Nikkei said.
Any reforms could may enhance the attractiveness of spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), should they become available. In August, the boss of the FSA said “cautious consideration” needs to be given to any decision to approve crypto-related ETFs.
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James Van Straten
James Van Straten is a Senior Analyst at CoinDesk, specializing in Bitcoin and its interplay with the macroeconomic environment. Previously, James worked as a Research Analyst at Saidler & Co., a Swiss hedge fund, where he developed expertise in on-chain analytics. His work focuses on monitoring flows to analyze Bitcoin's role within the broader financial system. In addition to his professional endeavors, James serves as an advisor to Coinsilium, a UK publicly traded company, where he provides guidance on their Bitcoin treasury strategy. He also holds investments in Bitcoin, MicroStrategy (MSTR), and Semler Scientific (SMLR).
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