Japans Financial Services Agency (FSA) has officially approved new rules allowing foreign-issued trust-type stablecoins to operate within the countrys regulated payment ecosystem. The updated framework was published on May 19, 2026, and will take effect on June 1, marking a major shift for the global stablecoin market and digital asset regulation in Asia. Under the revised Payment Services Act, qualifying foreign trust-type stablecoins will now be classified as Electronic Payment Instruments. This legal recognition enables overseas stablecoin issuers to access Japans financial infrastructure… Read more
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