Shiba Inu Added to Japan’s Green List as Top 30 Crypto Assets Get Nod

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has finally put Shiba Inu (SHIB) on its Green List. Which is a big deal – the FSA has essentially told the world that SHIB is one of Japan’s pre-approved digital assets. This puts SHIB right up there with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 27 other cryptocurrencies the FSA deems worthy.

The Green List was established in 2022 to make it easier to obtain approval for trustworthy tokens. When a cryptocurrency lands on the list, it tells investors and regulators that a project is on the up and up, which is a big deal if you’re trying to get noticed in the world of crypto.

Meeting the Bureaucratic Hurdles

To even be considered for the Green List, a cryptocurrency must be listed on at least 3 exchanges. Shiba Inu has blown this out of the water. They’re listed on no less than 8 exchanges across Japan. So when the FSA takes a look at a digital asset, they’re basically checking to see if it’s on the up and up – has it been transparent, has it taken care of security, and is it following Japan’s financial regulations as it should be.

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💥WHAT HAPPENED:

Japan added Shiba Inu ( $SHIB) to its official Green List, a shortlist of only 30 trusted crypto assets. This puts SHIB in the same category as BTC and ETH inside one of the world’s strictest regulatory systems.… pic.twitter.com/FHh1jIvpcg

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• The minimum number of exchanges required to get put on the list : 3

• The number of exchanges SHIB is listed on: 8

• The current number of cryptocurrencies on the Green List: 30

Getting this approval is a big deal for Shiba Inu. It’s the kind of thing that helps turn a meme coin into something the rest of the crypto world takes seriously.

Expanding Credibility in Asia

With Japan’s regulators now okay with SHIB, the team hopes this newfound credibility will help them get a foot in the door in other Asian markets. South Korea and China are two places looking to make a push, hoping to build on the trust they’re gaining by using the Green List to get noticed and attract big investors.

This is a big moment for Shiba Inu, marking a real step forward to becoming a mainstream cryptocurrency.