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Japan Shifts Crypto Assets to Securities Framework, Extends Insider Trading Rules

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jun 11
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What happened

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Japan is changing its regulatory approach to digital assets, planning to classify specified crypto assets as financial instruments under its securities law. Under a 2026 tax reform, the government will shift crypto taxation from a sliding income tax of up to 55% to a flat 20% rate, similar to equities. The Financial Services Agency is also extending insider trading rules to the sector, banning trading based on non-public information about token listings or partnerships.

From banklesstimes.com

Why it matters

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The move aims to put digital assets on equal footing with mainstream investments, treating leading tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum as traditional investment products. This regulatory clarity is accompanied by tougher penalties for unregistered crypto activity, increasing the maximum jail term for such offenses.

From banklesstimes.com

Who's involved

  • JapanThe nation implementing the regulatory changes and tax reforms for digital assets.
  • Financial Services AgencyThe regulatory authority overseeing the implementation of the new crypto asset framework.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ProSharesSpeculative

    ProShares might see increased demand for its exchange-traded funds due to the new regulatory clarity on crypto assets.

How it developed

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  1. Japan is regulating Bitcoin like traditional stocks and bonds, with the Financial Services Agency governing the rules.Sub-event
  2. Jeremy Tan's fund aligns with Japanese regulatory aims, and the Financial Services Agency registered a brokerage to broaden private markets.Sub-event
  3. The Financial Services Agency stated that the recent regulatory moves are due to crypto assets achieving mainstream status.Sub-event
  4. Japan is pushing regulatory changes for digital assets, including new insider trading rules and potential crypto ETF listings.1 source

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