Crypto Regulations in Japan 2025
The post Crypto Regulations in Japan 2025 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The post Crypto Regulations in Japan 2025 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News After years of unregulated crypto use, Japan became the first economy to formally recognize Bitcoin as a legal payment method through the Payment Services Act (PSA) 2017. As of 2025, Japan has developed one of the most comprehensive and proactive regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrency. Currently, Japan is actively working on classifying crypto assets as financial instruments, bringing them under stricter financial regulations by 2026. Crypto Regulations in Japan August 21, 2025 – FSA Tax Reform Proposal The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is proposing to bring crypto under that same 20% bracket and let investors carry forward losses for three years. The proposal is meant to cut the burden on traders, boost market activity, and rebuild trust. June 25, 2025 – 55th Financial System Council (FSC) Meeting The key discussion was to reclassify certain digital assets under FIEA, especially those with investment-like features. Additionally, tokens are classified in the same category as securities. It introduced mandatory disclosure for token issuers, insider trading, market conduct regulations, and clarity in legal frameworks for crypto ETFs, including spot bitcoin products. March 2025- Proposal for Reformation in Crypto Brokerage and Stabecoin Laws Japanese Cabinet Minister approved a proposal to reform the laws, allowing cryptocurrency companies to operate as an ‘intermediary business.’ The new bill provides flexibility to stablecoin issuers to back their tokens with various types of assets. Crypto brokerage will no longer be subject to financial regulations or anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Timeline of Major Crypto Regulations in Japan Date Law/ Regulation Key Provisions December 20, 2024 Crypto Tax Reformation Shifting from a progressive rate of 55% to a flat 20% tax June 1, 2023 Crypto Travel Rule Mandatory sender/ receiver info for crypto transfer May 1, 2020 PSA &FIEA Amendments …
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The post Crypto Regulations in Japan 2025 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News After years of unregulated crypto use, Japan became the first economy to formally recognize Bitcoin as a legal payment method through the Payment Services Act (PSA) 2017. As of 2025, Japan has developed one of the most comprehensive and proactive regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrency. Currently, Japan is actively working on classifying crypto assets as financial instruments, bringing them under stricter financial regulations by 2026. Crypto Regulations in Japan August 21, 2025 – FSA Tax Reform Proposal The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is proposing to bring crypto under that same 20% bracket and let investors carry forward losses for three years. The proposal is meant to cut the burden on traders, boost market activity, and rebuild trust. June 25, 2025 – 55th Financial System Council (FSC) Meeting The key discussion was to reclassify certain digital assets under FIEA, especially those with investment-like features. Additionally, tokens are classified in the same category as securities. It introduced mandatory disclosure for token issuers, insider trading, market conduct regulations, and clarity in legal frameworks for crypto ETFs, including spot bitcoin products. March 2025- Proposal for Reformation in Crypto Brokerage and Stabecoin Laws Japanese Cabinet Minister approved a proposal to reform the laws, allowing cryptocurrency companies to operate as an ‘intermediary business.’ The new bill provides flexibility to stablecoin issuers to back their tokens with various types of assets. Crypto brokerage will no longer be subject to financial regulations or anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Timeline of Major Crypto Regulations in Japan Date Law/ Regulation Key Provisions December 20, 2024 Crypto Tax Reformation Shifting from a progressive rate of 55% to a flat 20% tax June 1, 2023 Crypto Travel Rule Mandatory sender/ receiver info for crypto transfer May 1, 2020 PSA &FIEA Amendments …
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