Japan proposes reclassifying crypto, paving way for ETFs and lower taxes

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has proposed recognizing cryptocurrencies under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to facilitate ETFs, along with a flat 20% capital gains tax.

Over 12 million active crypto accounts in Japan now hold assets exceeding 5 trillion Japanese yen (approximately 34 billion USD), indicating a significant shift in investment trends.

This proposal reacts to rising global institutional involvement in crypto, with over 1,200 financial institutions now holding US-listed Bitcoin ETFs.

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