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May 27, 2026
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Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Dealers Association
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1358 charsJapan Virtual Currency Exchange Dealers Association Opens Public Comment Period on Constitutional and Regulatory Amendments
On May 26, 2026, the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Dealers Association (JVCEA) opened a public comment period for proposed amendments to its articles of association and internal regulations.
The JVCEA is seeking stakeholder feedback on the creation and amendment of its constitutional and regulatory framework. This consultation represents an opportunity for crypto-asset exchange dealers, industry participants, and other interested parties to provide input on governance and operational standards within Japan's virtual currency exchange sector. The association's regulatory framework governs the conduct of its member institutions and establishes compliance requirements for crypto-asset trading activities. Public consultations of this nature typically address updates to operational procedures, member conduct standards, risk management requirements, or other governance matters relevant to the association's oversight function.
The comment period runs from May 26, 2026 to June 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM Japan Standard Time. Stakeholders wishing to submit comments should follow the submission procedures outlined on the JVCEA's public comment portal. The JVCEA will review all submissions received during the consultation window and use this feedback to inform final decisions on any proposed amendments to its constitutional and regulatory instruments.
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1749 charsJapan Virtual Currency Exchange Dealers Association Launches Consultation on Constitutional and Regulatory Amendments
On May 26, 2026, the Japan Virtual Currency Exchange Association (JVCEA) published draft amendments to its Articles of Incorporation and multiple self-regulatory rules and guidelines for public consultation. The draft amendments address the regulation of crypto asset and electronic payment instrument businesses, including the introduction of new rules for intermediary activities. Proposed amendments and new rules have been made to:
Articles of Incorporation
Rules on the Enforcement of the Articles of Incorporation
Rules and Guidelines on Business Related to Crypto Asset Intermediary Activities
Rules and Guidelines on the Delegation of Crypto Asset Intermediary Business
Rules and Guidelines on Business Related to Electronic Payment Instrument Intermediary Activities
Rules and Guidelines on the Delegation of Electronic Payment Instrument Intermediary Business
Rules and Guidelines on the Handling of Electronic Payment Instruments
Rules and Guidelines on User Management and Disclosure for Electronic Payment Instrument Businesses
Policy on Disciplinary Measures against Members
Rules and Guidelines on the Issuance of Electronic Payment Instruments
Rules on the Adoption and Compliance with Ethics Codes by Business Members
Rules and Guidelines on User Management and Disclosure for Crypto Asset Exchange Businesses
Stakeholders and interested parties are invited to submit comments on the draft amendments to public@jvcea.or.jp by June 11, 2026 at 15:00 JST, or by post to JVCEA's Tokyo office. Submissions should be made in writing (email body text only; attachments and links are not accepted) and must include the respondent's name and contact details, along with identification of the specific rule being commented upon.