Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) confirmed through local reporting that it is advancing plans to reclassify major crypto assets as financial products, with a formal proposal expected during the 2026 ordinary Diet session. The agency also signaled its intention to introduce tax relief for crypto gains, aligning them with Japan’s stock investment tax rate.
According to early outlines, more than 100 tokens listed on domestic exchanges would fall under enhanced disclosure and transparency requirements. Analysts note that the move could reduce compliance uncertainty, encourage institutional participation, and support Japan’s broader ambition to position itself as a Web3-friendly regulatory hub after years of conservative oversight. Observers also highlight that a clearer regulatory framework could attract foreign Web3 developers and accelerate local innovation across digital asset infrastructure and tokenized markets.
The FSA is expected to release a full consultation calendar in the coming months, including draft rules on insider-trading restrictions and reporting standards for exchanges and issuers.
Source: https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASTCG3V2HTCGULFA02DM.html
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