Japan: Amended Payment Services Act including registration and intermediary business framework entered into force
Description
Amended Payment Services Act including registration and intermediary business framework entered into force
On 1 June 2026, the amended Payment Services Act, including registration and intermediary business framework, entered into force. The Act governs electronic payment instruments, which encompass fiat-linked stablecoins, defined as currency-denominate…
Scope
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Business registration requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government