Japan’s FSA to Mandate Liability Reserves for Crypto Exchanges to Enhance Security: Report

Japan’s FSA to Mandate Liability Reserves for Crypto Exchanges to Enhance Security: Report

Japan's Financial Services Agency is set to require digital asset exchanges to maintain liability reserves to protect users.

Japan’s New Crypto Liability Rules Aim to Boost Investor Protection

Key Insights: Japan’s FSA plans to submit a bill in 2026, requiring crypto-exchanges to hold liability reserves. Proposed reforms aim to introduce clearer rules and stronger investor protections. Smaller or weaker exchanges may struggle to remain viable under the new regime. As of May 2025, Japan had approximately 12.4 million crypto-users. That represented roughly 15% of its adult population. The number of crypto accounts has climbed past the …

Japan Plans Mandatory Reserve Rules for Crypto Exchanges To Cover Hack Losses

Japan’s financial regulator is preparing new crypto rules that will mandate exchanges to set aside a reserve for losses linked to crypto hacks.

Japan Introduces New Crypto Rule To Protect Investors From Losses

Japan’s FSA is planning to introduce a strict requirement for all crypto exchanges to maintain liability reserves. With the adoption of this new rule, users can confidently use exchange platforms, and it would also increase market stability and bring crypto exchange platforms closer to traditional finance standards. Like every other country in the world, Japan has been very open to the adoption of cryptocurrency. But whilst the country maintains…

Japan’s FSA Pushes Stricter Crypto Rules

Japan’s FSA plans new rules requiring crypto exchanges to keep cash reserves, strengthen bankruptcy protections

Japan Tightens Crypto Regulations With Proposal for Compensation Reserves Amid Hack Risks

Japan is taking decisive action to strengthen investor protection in its rapidly growing crypto sector. Related Reading: Analyst Predicts 430% PEPE Price Rally If This Level Holds The country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is preparing a sweeping regulatory overhaul that would require crypto exchanges to maintain mandatory liability reserves, funds specifically set aside to compensate users in the event of hacks, thefts, or system failures. T…