TechFlow News: On February 11, according to CoinPost, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) released the “Draft Guidelines for Strengthening Cybersecurity for Asset Exchange Businesses and Other Related Entities” on February 10 and opened a public consultation period ending March 11. The guidelines were formulated in response to the increasing frequency of cyberattacks targeting cryptocurrency exchanges globally in recent years; they specifically note that attack methods have evolved from simple private key theft to more sophisticated techniques such as social engineering and supply-chain compromises.
Based on the three pillars of “self-help, mutual assistance, and public assistance,” the guidelines plan to implement mandatory cybersecurity self-assessments (CSSA) for all exchanges in Japan starting in fiscal year 2026, and also consider raising cybersecurity standards.
