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🇯🇵 NEWS UPDATE: Japan Moves to Reclassify 105 Cryptocurrencies as Financial Products
FSA Overhaul: Crypto to Face Stock-Like Regulations $BNB
Tokyo, Japan – The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) is preparing a major regulatory shift that would classify approximately 105 major crypto assets (including prominent coins and tokens) as "financial products" under the country's Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA).
This reclassification is a pivotal move aimed at aligning the treatment of leading digital assets with that of traditional securities like stocks and bonds. The proposed changes are expected to be submitted to the Japanese parliament (Diet) as amendments to the financial laws as early as 2026.
Implications of the New Classification #BTCVSGOLD
Classifying these 105 cryptocurrencies as financial products would impose significantly tighter regulations on both exchanges and token issuers, primarily centered around investor protection and market fairness.
* Mandatory Disclosure: Exchanges listing these assets would be required to disclose detailed information about each token, including the identity of the issuer (if applicable), the underlying blockchain technology, and reports on price volatility. $DOT
* Insider Trading Bans: For the first time, these crypto assets would be fully subject to insider trading regulations. This would prohibit individuals and entities—such as exchange executives or people with access to development news—from buying or selling tokens based on material non-public information.
* Tax Relief (Potential Benefit): A major associated benefit is the FSA's push to overhaul the current crypto tax system. Profits from trading these 105 approved crypto assets could potentially be treated as capital gains (similar to stocks) and taxed at a flat rate of around 20%, a significant reduction from the current maximum progressive tax rate, which can reach up to 55%.
This proactive regulatory overhaul highlights Japan’s ambition to establish a transparent, stable framework for digital assets, positioning the country as a major hub for Web3 innovation while ensuring the safety of its investors.
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