Did Japan approve bill classifying crypto as financial asset?

Analysis Reasoning

The post claims Japan has officially approved a bill to classify crypto as a financial asset — this is TRUE. Japan's cabinet approved the bill to reclassify crypto assets, including 105 cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, as financial instruments under the FIEA, shifting from PSA regulation, with passage expected in Q2 2026.

Cited Sources

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  Binance Square

  https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/310911907477905

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  KuCoin News

  https://www.kucoin.com/news/flash/japan-reclassifies-105-cryptocurrencies-as-financial-assets-under-fiea

• 03
  Baker McKenzie

  https://connectontech.bakermckenzie.com/japan-moves-to-enhance-transparency-in-crypto-asset-markets/