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April 11, 2026

Japan Classifies Crypto as Financial Asset, Cracks Down on Fraud with Harsh Penalties

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Japan Redefines Crypto as Financial Asset, Hammers Down on Fraud Japan has unleashed a game-changing regulatory update, reclassifying cryptocurrency as a financial instrument under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA). This cabinet-approved shift yanks crypto out of the softer Payment Services Act, aligning it with heavyweights like stocks and bonds, while introducing ironclad rules, […]

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December 27, 2025

Japan’s FY2026 Crypto Tax Reform: Major Shift or Missed Opportunity?

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Japan’s FY2026 Tax Reform: A Game-Changer for Crypto or a Half-Measure? Japan has dropped a bombshell with its FY2026 Tax Reform Outline, unveiled on December 19 by the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party. This isn’t just a minor policy tweak—it’s a potential redefinition of how cryptocurrencies are taxed and perceived in one […]

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