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Japan Reclassifies Crypto as ‘Financial Products,’ Eyes Lower Taxes and ETFs

Unchained·July 15, 2026·1 min read
Japan Reclassifies Crypto as ‘Financial Products,’ Eyes Lower Taxes and ETFs

Japan's Parliament reclassified digital assets as 'financial products,' moving them out of the payments rulebook into the same framework as stocks and bonds. This lays the groundwork for lower taxes in 2028 and future spot bitcoin funds, marking a significant regulatory shift.

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