Feb 19, 2026

Japan’s Crypto Tax Reform Era Begins: How the Takaichi Cabinet Is Reshaping Web3

TLDR: Japan’s LDP secured over two-thirds of seats, fast-tracking long-delayed crypto tax reform proposals. The FSA plans to reclassify Bitcoin and Ethereum as financial instruments, enabling spot ETFs. A flat 20% crypto tax rate has bipartisan support and is expected to move forward under the new cabinet. STARTALE’s Watanabe says regulatory clarity will draw foreign [...]

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