- Japan’s FSA is discussing a crypto tax reduction from 55% to 20%.
- Bitcoin ETFs may be approved, aligning Japan with global markets.
- Regulators are also tightening oversight on unlicensed exchanges.
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is considering lowering the tax rate on cryptocurrency gains. According to Colin Wu, the tax rate would be slashed from 55% to 20%, a move that could encourage more investors to enter the market.
If this goes through, the tax cut would put cryptocurrencies on par with stock market capital gains. This could really make digital assets more attractive to both everyday and institutional investors.
Regulators have been taking a close look at crypto taxation policies for months, particularly ahead of Japan’s October elections, where tax cuts became a central topic. According to local media Nikkei, the proposed change is part of broader discussions on modernizing Japan’s financial framework and aligning it with global trends.
Bitcoin ETFs Could Expand Market Access
Adding to the potential good news, Japan is also exploring the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These financial instruments allow inves…
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