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Japan to Review Crypto Regulations, Potentially Easing Tax Burden

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Japan is gearing up for a potential overhaul of its cryptocurrency regulations, with the Financial Services Agency (FSA) leading a review that may significantly impact how digital assets are classified and taxed. The FSA plans to assess whether the current framework, governed under Japan’s Payments Act, provides adequate protection for investors. This could lead to reclassifying cryptocurrencies as financial instruments under Japan’s investment law, which would enhance regulatory safeguards and potentially foster a more structured investment environment.

A key focus of the review is Japan’s high tax rates on crypto gains, which currently can reach up to 55%. Industry leaders are advocating for a reduction to 20%, aligning crypto gains with the tax treatment of stocks and other financial assets. Such a shift could encourage further crypto adoption and investment within the country, where strict regulations have been in place due to past scandals, including the infamous Mt. Gox hack and a more recent security breach at DMM Bitcoin.

Despite these regulatory hurdles, Japan’s crypto market is showing signs of recovery. Local exchanges are witnessing robust activity, with trading volumes approaching $10 billion per month in 2024. Additionally, major Japanese corporations, such as Sony and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, are exploring blockchain technology and stablecoin applications, signaling growing institutional interest in the sector.

The review has the potential to bring “dramatic changes” to Japan’s crypto landscape, according to Bitbank analyst Yuya Hasegawa, by modernizing the regulatory approach and aligning it with global best practices, which could further solidify Japan’s position as a leader in digital finance.

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Source: news.bitcoin.com

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