Japan to Let Banks Launch Crypto Trading Units
Japan’s financial watchdog is preparing to allow banking groups to establish cryptocurrency trading services, the Nikkei reported.
Japan’s financial watchdog is preparing to allow banking groups to establish cryptocurrency trading services, the Nikkei reported.
A major review of Japan’s financial regulations is underway, with the Financial Services Agency (FSA) considering a carefully calibrated move to permit local banks to engage in cryptocurrency activities.
The recent sharp correction in crypto markets was likely driven by crypto native investors, not holders of spot ETFs, according to JPMorgan.
Bridge, the stablecoin infrastructure company owned by Stripe, is applying to become a nationally chartered trust bank.
Citi has officially confirmed it is advancing plans for a full-scale crypto custody service, with executives targeting a 2026 public launch.
Coinbase is pursuing a federal trust charter from the OCC, aligning itself with a wave of crypto firms seeking national oversight.
Investors seeking institutional-grade crypto exposure may soon have a new option from banking leader Standard Chartered.

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