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Japan Exchange Group is tightening its oversight of crypto treasury companies after major losses across the Digital Asset Treasury sector.   Japan Exchange Group (JPX), the operator of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Osaka Exchange, is stepping up its oversight of companies that hold large amounts of crypto on their balance sheets.  The decision comes after months of volatility in the Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) sector and sharp declines in several listed crypto-focused firms. According to industry insiders, JPX has already blocked three companies from listing after determining their business models relied too heavily on speculative crypto holdings. Why Japan Is Tightening Control The move comes after several publicly traded DAT companies suffered major losses as the crypto market cooled.  Japan has been one of Asia’s most active markets for Bitcoin treasury holdings with 14 listed firms currently owning digital assets. That number made it a regional leader in corporate crypto exposure. However, it also exposed investors to severe swings in valuation. 👑👑👑 Japan Exchange Group considers restricting growth of listed digital-asset treasury firms – Bloomberg pic.twitter.com/vz1lKleJvs — Upslope Capital (@UpslopeCapital) November 13, 2025 Over the past few months, Metaplanet Inc., one of Japan’s most prominent DAT companies saw its stock collapse by more than 75% from its June highs.  Earlier this year, its shares had surged over 400% as Bitcoin rose. The crash prompted regulators to question whether such extreme price swings could destabilise the market. Since September, JPX has asked at least three companies to temporarily pause further digital asset purchases due to liquidity and capital-raising concerns.  The Digital Asset Treasury Boom and Its Decline The Digital Asset Treasury model exploded in popularity this year. The trend was inspired by companies like Strategy. It used corporate funds to buy Bitcoin, and dozens of firms worldwide started to hold…

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