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Japan

Comprehensive Framework Risk: low Last updated: 2026-04-08

Regulatory Bodies

FSA

CAESP registration, exchange oversight

JVCEA

Self-regulatory organization

Primary Legislation

Law / Regulation Year Scope
Payment Services Act (amended) 2017 Crypto asset exchange services
Financial Instruments and Exchange Act 2020 Security tokens

Licensing Requirements

vasp

CAESP registration with FSA

custody

Included under CAESP registration + segregation requirements

exchange

CAESP registration required

Travel Rule

Adopted — Threshold: JPY 0 (no threshold)

Tax Reporting

Miscellaneous income tax (up to 55%); separate crypto tax reform pending

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