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LDP Official Proposes Easing Crypto Margin Regulation to Restore Liquidity and Attract Capital
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Fusion42 · 27 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
A senior LDP official in Japan has proposed relaxing crypto margin trading regulations from 2x leverage to attract capital and restore market liquidity. The proposal is part of broader efforts to repatriate funds to Japan through virtual currency markets.
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If you run a crypto derivatives platform or margin trading service targeting Japan, your ceiling just moved up. A policy proposal from the LDP's fintech group means 2x leverage limits are under active review—the door to higher leverage and larger customer accounts in Japan is opening this year.
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