Japan Backs Flat 20% Tax on Crypto Profits, Aligning Rules with Stocks

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The Japanese government and ruling coalition have formally backed a comprehensive regulatory bill, set for 2026, that introduces a flat 20% tax on cryptocurrency profits—aligning them with stocks.

Spearheaded by the Financial Services Agency (FSA), the legislation pairs this tax overhaul with a “solid investor-protection framework,” including bans on insider trading and stricter disclosures.

This move follows nearly three years of advocacy from industry groups like the Japan Blockchain Association (JBA).