2025-12-27 06:29:16

The Financial Services Agency of Japan is pushing forward with an important organizational restructuring — starting from the next fiscal year in 2026 (from July), the existing "Cryptocurrency Asset & Blockchain Innovation Advisory Office" will be officially upgraded to a "section" level department.

This is not just a nominal change. The upgrade signifies an increased emphasis by Japan's financial regulators on the cryptocurrency asset sector, along with corresponding enhancements in budget, personnel allocation, and policy decision-making authority. Currently, this advisory office is relatively small and mainly handles consulting and coordination functions; after being upgraded to a "section" level, it will become an official functional department with stronger execution capabilities.

From the broader context of global cryptocurrency asset regulation, major economies are accelerating the standardization of this sector. As an important financial hub in Asia, Japan's move reflects the long-term strategic planning of Japanese financial authorities regarding blockchain technology and the cryptocurrency asset industry. Over the next two and a half years, the Financial Services Agency of Japan is likely to further refine the relevant regulatory framework, which will have a profound impact on exchanges and blockchain projects operating in Japan.

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BlockchainArchaeologist

· 2025-12-29 12:15

Japan's recent moves are really serious. From senior official to department level, both budget and manpower need to be increased, and regulatory efforts will definitely be strengthened. But on the other hand, is this good or bad for exchanges?

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WhaleWatcher

· 2025-12-29 02:07

Japan's move here is quite good, promoted from the Counsellor's Office to the section level... indicating they are serious about taking action. Now the Japanese exchanges should start to get nervous.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 2025-12-27 06:59

Japan is really serious this time, upgrading to a higher regulatory level. Honestly, I'm a bit worried that project approvals might get delayed later on, but from another perspective, this could be good for the industry's long-term development?

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BrokenRugs

· 2025-12-27 06:58

Japan is serious this time, moving from the Office of the Councilor to the section level... In plain terms, it's about mastering the crypto sector, sharpening the sword for two and a half years, and aiming at exchanges.

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SnapshotStriker

· 2025-12-27 06:56

Promoted to "class"? Japan is serious about this, it seems Asia is also stepping up regulation.

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FlashLoanPhantom

· 2025-12-27 06:41

Japan's recent moves are quite aggressive; upgrading to an official department really means they're going all out... It seems the regulatory crackdown is going to be even more intense.

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MerkleMaid

· 2025-12-27 06:36

Japan is really serious this time, moving from the Counsellor's Office to the department level, with budgets and personnel increasing accordingly. The regulatory framework will definitely become stricter. It's not an easy pressure for exchanges.

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OnchainDetective

· 2025-12-27 06:32

The Japanese Financial Services Agency is moving quickly. Are they serious about cracking down? Upgrading the classification essentially means increasing regulatory efforts, which might not be very friendly to exchanges.

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