Japan’s FSA weighs treating crypto as securities to pave way for ETFs: report

Japan’s financial watchdog has begun closed-door discussions on revising crypto regulations, including their potential classification as securities. Japan‘s Financial Services Agency is considering classifying cryptocurrencies as financial products similar to securities, Yahoo Japan reports, citing Japanese news outlets. The agency has begun closed-door discussions with experts to review existing regulations. The FSA reportedly plans to […]

Bitcoin Freedom Act could pave new path for payment flexibility in Oklahoma

Oklahoma bill aims to integrate Bitcoin into everyday transactions. Oklahoma State Senator Dusty Deevers has filed the “Bitcoin (BTC) Freedom Act” (SB325), which might signal a key step toward incorporating cryptocurrencies into conventional financial systems in the state. According to Bitcoin Magazine, the law would allow Oklahoma workers to choose BTC as their pay option […]