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Japan Crypto-Asset Exchange Regulations (PSA/FIEA)

Regulates crypto-asset exchanges and derivative trading under Japan's Payment Services and Financial Instruments Acts.

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188

Obligations decomposed

14.5x

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Jurisdiction

About this regulation

Japan was among the first jurisdictions to regulate crypto-assets. The Payment Services Act (PSA) and Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) were amended to establish a comprehensive framework covering crypto-asset exchange service provider (CAESP) registration, user protection including mandatory asset segregation and cold wallet requirements, stablecoin regulation via Electronic Payment Service Providers (EPSP), AML/CFT compliance, the FATF Travel Rule, custody requirements, margin trading limits (2x leverage cap), and advertising restrictions. The JFSA conducts ongoing supervisory oversight with enforcement powers.

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188

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14.5x

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Regulatory details

Full title: Japan Crypto-Asset Exchange Regulations (PSA/FIEA)
Regulatory body: Financial Services Agency of Japan
Jurisdiction: 🇯🇵 Japan
Document type: statute
Effective date: June 1, 2023
Issuing authority: Financial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA)
Industry: Crypto & Digital Assets
Official source: View source document ↗

Who this applies to

crypto-asset exchange service providers (CAESPs)electronic payment service providers (EPSPs)financial instruments business operatorsJVCEA members

Key requirements

CAESP registration
user asset segregation
95% cold wallet storage
stablecoin EPSP framework
AML/CFT compliance
Travel Rule
2x margin leverage cap
advertising restrictions
JVCEA self-regulation

Frequently asked questions about JP Crypto (PSA/FIEA)

What is JP Crypto (PSA/FIEA)?

Who does JP Crypto (PSA/FIEA) apply to?

JP Crypto (PSA/FIEA) applies to crypto-asset exchange service providers (CAESPs), electronic payment service providers (EPSPs), financial instruments business operators, JVCEA members.

How many obligations does JP Crypto (PSA/FIEA) contain?

AuditDSS has decomposed JP Crypto (PSA/FIEA) into 188 atomic obligations from 13 rules. Each obligation is independently testable and risk-scored.

What are the key requirements of JP Crypto (PSA/FIEA)?

The key requirements include: CAESP registration, user asset segregation, 95% cold wallet storage, stablecoin EPSP framework, AML/CFT compliance, Travel Rule, 2x margin leverage cap, advertising restrictions, JVCEA self-regulation.

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Which jurisdiction enforces JP Crypto (PSA/FIEA)?

JP Crypto (PSA/FIEA) is enforced in Japan by Financial Services Agency of Japan.

When did JP Crypto (PSA/FIEA) come into effect?

JP Crypto (PSA/FIEA) became effective on June 1, 2023.

What industry does JP Crypto (PSA/FIEA) apply to?

JP Crypto (PSA/FIEA) is primarily relevant to the Crypto & Digital Assets industry. AuditDSS covers 80 regulations in this industry sector.

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