The Japanese government plans to unify the tax on cryptocurrency gains to 20%

The Japanese government has supported adjusting the cryptocurrency capital gains tax from the current maximum progressive rate of 55% to a single rate of 20%, consistent with financial products such as stocks.

This tax reform will be proposed by the Financial Services Agency (FSA) and is planned to be submitted to the Diet in early 2026. The Japan Blockchain Association (JBA) has been advocating for related reforms over the past three years, believing that the high tax burden has hindered the development of the domestic cryptocurrency industry. Reports indicate that the new tax system is expected to be implemented alongside stricter investor protection measures, including a ban on trading based on non-public information and enhanced disclosure requirements.