Japan's new crypto framework
The law change is a big deal. Crypto in Japan will now be treated like securities, meaning exchanges must follow stricter disclosure rules. Insider trading is explicitly banned. And from January 2028, a flat 20% tax kicks in, replacing the current variable income tax that could hit 55%. The amendments also make domestic spot crypto ETFs legally possible — though approval isn't guaranteed. Exchanges are eyeing first listings around 2027.
That timeline matters because household savings in Japan are approaching $13 trillion. Some of that money could flow into crypto if the regulatory environment stays friendly. But the immediate market reaction was brutal: Tokyo Electron, Advantest, and SoftBank Group all posted steep losses.
" Translation: "Noul cadru cripto al Japoniei
Modificarea legii este un lucru important. Criptomonedele din Japonia vor fi tratate acum ca valori mobiliare,
