Japan Crypto Moves Toward Flat 20% Crypto Tax as Government Backs Major Reform
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- Japan is set to reform its cryptocurrency tax system, proposing a flat tax rate of 20% on digital assets, aligning them with equity tax rates. This decision follows extensive lobbying from investors and industry stakeholders, aiming to address long-standing grievances regarding the current tax structure.
- The proposed tax reform is significant as it seeks to enhance Japan's attractiveness as a destination for cryptocurrency investment, potentially stimulating growth in the digital asset sector and providing clearer guidelines for investors.
- This move comes amid broader regulatory changes in Japan's cryptocurrency landscape, including plans for exchanges to maintain liability reserves to protect consumer assets, reflecting a growing emphasis on investor protection and regulatory compliance in the face of market volatility.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
