Publication of the Report by the Working Group on Crypto-asset Systems of the Financial System Council : FSA

https://www.fsa.go.jp/en/refer/councils/singie_kinyu/20260216.html
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Service Crypto-Assets 72% Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) 45%
Specialism Supervision 55% Regulatory Reporting 45%
2026-02-18 09:08:09 · 2@vixio.support
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Crypto-Assets (72%)

The report addresses regulatory and systemic considerations for crypto-asset systems in Japan's financial landscape, indicating a focus on payments-related crypto regulation rather than investment-only frameworks.

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) (45%)

Low confidence — requires human review. The report may touch on CBDC considerations as part of broader digital asset evolution, but the update emphasizes crypto-assets generally rather than central bank digital currencies specifically.

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Supervision (55%)

The update is a general advisory report on crypto-asset systems and financial stability with no specific payment firm regulatory obligations, enforcement actions, or compliance requirements identified.

Regulatory Reporting (45%)

While the FSA's Financial System Council provides oversight guidance, this report lacks concrete supervisory actions, thematic assessments, or monitoring frameworks specific to payment firms.

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TITLE: Japan's Financial Services Agency Publishes Crypto-asset Systems Report BODY: On February 16, 2026, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) published a report compiled by the Working Group on Crypto-asset Systems of the Financial System Council. The working group, chaired by Professor Tetsuo Morishita from the Faculty of Law at Sophia University, developed the report to address regulatory and systemic considerations related to crypto-asset systems in Japan's financial landscape. The report examines crypto-asset systems within the broader context of Japan's financial system stability and regulatory framework. The Financial System Council, which oversees this working group, is tasked with advising the FSA on key developments and emerging risks in financial markets and infrastructure. The publication of this report represents the FSA's continued focus on understanding and managing the implications of crypto-assets for Japan's financial system, particularly as digital asset markets continue to evolve globally. The report is available through the FSA's official channels. For further information regarding the report or crypto-asset regulatory matters, inquiries can be directed to the Financial Markets Division, Policy and Markets Bureau at the FSA (telephone: +81-(0)3-3506-6000, extensions 3970 or 2393). **Reference:** Financial Services Agency (FSA) – Report by the Working Group on Crypto-asset Systems of the Financial System Council
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