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Japanese Bitcoin ETFs Are Now Under Active Regulatory Review

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Japanese Bitcoin ETFs Are Now Under Active Regulatory Review

Key Points:

  • The FSA is reviewing regulations to classify crypto assets as financial products similar to securities, paving the way for Japanese Bitcoin ETFs.
  • Proposed reforms may include lifting the ban on Bitcoin ETFs and reducing the crypto tax rate from 55% to 20%.

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is considering regulatory changes that would classify crypto assets as financial products akin to securities.

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Japanese Bitcoin ETFs Are Under Regulatory Review for Approval

The move is expected to pave the way for Japanese Bitcoin ETFs and tax reforms aimed at fostering the digital asset market.

According to a report from Nikkei, the FSA has initiated a review of virtual asset regulations, with discussions underway among experts through private study sessions. The agency is assessing whether current rules adequately address the evolving crypto landscape and whether adjustments are necessary to facilitate the introduction of Japanese Bitcoin ETFs.

Regulatory Roadmap Set for 2026 Legislative Changes

As part of this regulatory overhaul, the FSA plans to determine its policy direction by June. The agency will then consult the Financial Council, which meets in autumn, before proposing legislative amendments to the National Diet in 2026.

The proposed changes could include lifting the existing ban on spot Bitcoin ETFs and reducing the maximum tax rate on crypto assets from 55% to 20%. If implemented, the reforms could bring Japan in line with other major economies like the US that have already integrated crypto-based financial products into their regulatory frameworks.

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10 February 2025, 09:44:53 GMT +0000

John Kojo Kumi is a cryptocurrency researcher and writer specializing in emerging startups, tokenomics, and market dynamics within the blockchain ecosystem. With years of experience in crypto journalism and blockchain research, he provides in-depth coverage of decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and Web3 innovations.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Rural Development from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective to the evolving digital asset space. As a Crypto News Writer, he tracks and reports on industry trends, while his role as a Registrar at the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice reflects his commitment to governance and transparency.

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