Japan Reshapes Its Crypto Framework as Regulation Moves Under Securities Law ...
The crypto market is entering a decisive moment as Bitcoin and most major altcoins continue to face intense selling pressure, with investors increasingly capitulating and locking in losses. Short-term holders are realizing losses at historic levels, while liquidity thins across spot and derivatives markets. Yet, amid this downturn, a new development from Japan introduces a potential […]
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The parliament of Japan has approved a draft law tailored to regulate stablecoins in the country and protect investors. The new legislation is among the first to be introduced after the recent collapse of the algorithmic stablecoin terrausd.
Law on Stablecoins Approved in Japan in Aftermath of UST Collapse
Lawmakers in Japan have passed a bill designed to determine the legal status of stablecoins. The authors of the legislation have effectively defined these cryptocurrencies as digital money, Bloomberg reported following the vote on Friday.
With the new law, Japan....
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