Japan’s Crypto Tax Reform Signals a Push for Market Normalization
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Alongside legal changes, Japan is moving to overhaul how crypto profits are taxed. The government and ruling coalition have backed a flat 20% tax on crypto gains, replacing a progressive system that could reach as high as 55% under previous rules.
By aligning crypto taxation with equities and traditional investment products, Japan is reinforcing the idea that digital assets belong within the mainstream financial system. The reform is expected to be embedded into broader securities law updates, further cementing crypto’s status as a regulated financial asset class.
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They need their Tax
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lining crypto up with stocks makes it way harder to argue it’s some fringe thing now