The Financial Services Agency of Japan is pushing forward with an important organizational restructuring — starting from the next fiscal year in 2026 (from July), the existing "Cryptocurrency Asset & Blockchain Innovation Advisory Office" will be officially upgraded to a "section" level department.

This is not just a nominal change. The upgrade signifies an increased emphasis by Japan's financial regulators on the cryptocurrency asset sector, along with corresponding enhancements in budget, personnel allocation, and policy decision-making authority. Currently, this advisory office is relatively small and mainly handles consulting and coordination functions; after being upgraded to a "section" level, it will become an official functional department with stronger execution capabilities.

From the broader context of global cryptocurrency asset regulation, major economies are accelerating the standardization of this sector. As an important financial hub in Asia, Japan's move reflects the long-term strategic planning of Japanese financial authorities regarding blockchain technology and the cryptocurrency asset industry. Over the next two and a half years, the Financial Services Agency of Japan is likely to further refine the relevant regulatory framework, which will have a profound impact on exchanges and blockchain projects operating in Japan.