Japan passes law reclassifying $XRP and crypto as “financial assets,” effective within a year
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Japan's parliament has passed legislation reclassifying crypto assets such as XRP as "financial assets", granting securities-grade legal standing with implementation within a year (per NHK). The move contrasts with ongoing US CLARITY Act negotiations and signals accelerating regulatory competition. For XRP, Japan's existing rails (SBI-Ripple ventures, licensed XRPL issuance, RLUSD distribution network, and yen-stablecoin planning) could improve compliance clarity and institutional investability locally.
Impact level
● High
Affected assets
XRP/USDT+3.50%
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▲ Bullish
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Japan’s parliament has passed legislation that reclassifies XRP and other crypto assets as “financial assets,” granting them securities-grade legal status, according to NHK. The law is expected to take effect within a year. The move contrasts with the U.S., where the CLARITY Act is still being negotiated. The article says Japan already has infrastructure in place for XRP, including SBI’s Ripple venture, licensed XRPL token issuance, an RLUSD distribution network and plans for a yen stablecoin.
