Japan Mulls Crypto Reforms, Allowing Bank Distribution And Cutting Tax Rates: Report
Posted On November 17, 2025
Japan is reportedly contemplating new regulations for cryptocurrencies, wherein the proposed rules include the classification of cryptocurrencies as financial products and new taxation norms.
Insider Trading Rules For Cryptocurrencies
The Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) is considering a new set of regulations for cryptocurrencies. If implemented, these regulations would categorize cryptocurrencies as financial products, bringing them under the purview of insider trading rules, reported the Asahi newspaper on Sunday.
The rules would cover 105 cryptocurrencies traded in Japan, including major tokens like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH). Crypto exchanges would need to provide disclosures outlining risks such as price volatility.
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