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Illustration showing Japan’s financial regulators shifting Bitcoin and Ethereum into a new financial product category

Japan Moves to Reclassify Crypto as Financial Products and Proposes Flat 20% Tax

November 16, 2025 Paulo

Japan’s FSA plans to reclassify 105 cryptoassets, including BTC and ETH, as financial products and introduce a flat 20% capital gains tax, replacing the current progressive rate of up to 55%.

Digital concept showing Bitcoin-backed loans and falling stock charts representing Metaplanet’s leveraged BTC strategy

Major Bitcoin Holder Metaplanet Takes on $100M Loan to Buy More BTC Despite Deep Losses

November 6, 2025 Paulo

Metaplanet’s stock has dropped 78%, yet the firm is borrowing $100M against Bitcoin to buy more BTC — repeating a risky leverage strategy seen before.

Japanese Financial Services Agency headquarters with a focus on crypto regulation discussions

Japan’s FSA Pushes for Stronger Internal Audits in Crypto Exchanges

December 26, 2024 Paulo

Japan’s FSA urges enhanced internal audits for crypto exchanges in its 2024 guidelines, aiming for better financial oversight and cyber risk mitigation.

Coincheck executives celebrating the company’s Nasdaq listing, symbolizing US-Japan crypto collaboration.

Japanese Crypto Exchange Coincheck Makes Nasdaq Debut After $1.3B Merger

December 11, 2024 Paulo

Coincheck debuts on Nasdaq after a $1.3B merger with Thunder Bridge Capital, marking a significant milestone in crypto collaboration between Japan and the US.

Japan’s Metaplanet to Reward Shareholders with Bitcoin for Holding Stock

December 2, 2024 Paulo

Metaplanet partners with SBI VC Trade to reward shareholders with Bitcoin through a lottery system, aiming to enhance value and boost crypto adoption globally.

Upbit crypto exchange announces VIRTUAL token listing, causing a 20% price surge.

Japan’s Metaplanet Profits 23.9 BTC from Selling 223 Bitcoin Put Options

October 3, 2024 Paulo

Japan’s Metaplanet earns 23.9 Bitcoin from selling put options, boosting its reserves and supporting its long-term financial strategy in cryptocurrency.

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) headquarters, reviewing crypto regulations in 2024

Japan’s FSA Eyes Crypto Tax Cuts in Upcoming Regulatory Review

September 30, 2024 Paulo

Japan’s FSA is reviewing crypto regulations, potentially lowering taxes on gains and reclassifying cryptocurrencies as financial instruments.

Image of Japan’s three megabanks: MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho launching Project Pax for cross-border stablecoin transfers

Japan’s Three Megabanks to Pilot Cross-Border Stablecoin Transfers for Faster Settlements

September 6, 2024 Paulo

Japan’s three megabanks—MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho—launch a stablecoin pilot project to enhance cross-border payments with blockchain and SWIFT integration.

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivering a video address at WebX 2024, emphasizing the importance of Web3 and blockchain technology.

Japan PM Fumio Kishida Highlights Web3, Blockchain as Solutions to Societal Challenges

August 28, 2024 Paulo

Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida emphasizes Web3 and blockchain as key to solving societal challenges, aligning with his “New Capitalism” strategy for economic growth.