Japan

Japan’s FSA has proposed reclassifying crypto assets as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA), moving away from the current “miscellaneous income” tax treatment that can reach up to 55%.
The new proposal introduces:
Alignment of crypto taxation with traditional financial products.
Loss carry-forward allowance for up to three years.
Simplified filing and potentially lower effective tax rates.

This overhaul could make Japan one of the most investor-friendly crypto jurisdictions globally. It follows Japan’s long regulatory journey from the Mt. Gox collapse to pioneering Bitcoin recognition and dedicated stablecoin rules.
Metaplanet’s acquisition of 15,555 BTC, making it Japan’s fifth-largest corporate holder, underscores the country’s evolving digital asset landscape. The new tax regime, expected by 2026, aims to promote investment while ensuring compliance.

[위클리블록체인] 일본 암호화폐 세금 개편: 2025년 투자자가 알아야 할 것
일본 금융청(FSA)이 암호화폐를 주식이나 채권 등과 유사한 금융상품으로 분류하는 새로운 세금 구조를 제안했다. 이는 금융상품거래법(FIEA) 적용 범위에 암호화폐를 포함시키는 것으로, 기존 ‘잡소득’ 과세 체계와 차별화된다.
현행 체계에서 암호화폐 거래 이익은 최대 55%(지방세 포함)의 누진세율이 적용된다. 새로운 제도가 시행되면 세율이 금융상품과 동일하게 적용되고, 손실 이월 공제가 가능해져 변동성이 큰 암호화폐 투자에 유리하다.
메타플래닛(Metaplanet)이 비트코인 15,555 BTC를 보유한 다섯 번째 기업이 된 점도 주목된다. 일본은 2014년 마운트곡스 해킹 사건 이후 세계 최초로 비트코인을 결제 수단으로 인정하고, 스테이블코인 전용 규제를 제정하는 등 규제 혁신을 이어왔다.
새 제도는 2026년 시행 예정으로, 미국·영국 대비 친투자자 세제 구축이 목표다. 투자자들은 거래 기록 유지와 신고 절차 준수가 요구된다.
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🗓️ Event Recap
On July 30 2025 a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck Russias Kamchatka Peninsula triggering tsunami waves up to 5 meters in Russia and 13 meters in Japan and reaching as far as Hawaii and South America
Warnings prompted evacuations of millions of people and Russia also experienced a volcanic eruption following the quake
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📉 Market Reaction How Crypto Responded
🔻 Short Term Volatility
Bitcoin BTC dropped briefly by 28 percent and Ethereum $ETH by 31 percent due to immediate risk off sentiment
Risk assets including crypto often respond negatively to natural disasters especially in geopolitically sensitive regions like Russia which plays a key role in global energy and crypto mining
🧊 Miner Disruption Concerns
Russia is home to several major Bitcoin mining operations particularly in Siberia and the Far East where cheap hydroelectric power is abundant
Though Kamchatka is not a mining hub concerns spread over possible infrastructure stress causing speculative fear about hash rate disruptions
> ⚠️ Analysts say if the quake had hit closer to energy rich or mining heavy regions the impact couldve triggered a sharp decline in network hash rate and caused broader panic in crypto
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🌐 Broader Implications
🏦 Institutional Hesitancy
Some institutional investors briefly paused crypto buy ins focusing instead on safer assets like gold and treasuries
Asia based crypto funds especially in Japan and Korea rebalanced into stablecoins like USDT and USDC during the tsunami scare
📰 Social Sentiment Surge
On platforms like Twitter X and Telegram tsunami related hashtags began trending alongside BitcoinCrash SafeAssets and TsunamiWarning influencing retail panic selling
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📊 Overall Impact as of July 31 2025
Asset 24h Price Change Sentiment Driver
$Bitcoin −28 percent Fear from disaster risk and market shock
$Ethereum −31 percent Speculative mining infrastructure threat
$USDT USDC plus 03 percent Volume Stablecoin refuge during crisis
Gold XAU plus 19 percent Risk off flight to safe haven
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🔮 What to Watch Next
1 Aftershocks and Infrastructure Reports If damage to digital infrastructure is confirmed in Russias Far East expect further BTC volatility
2 Hash Rate Stability Watch Bitcoins total hash rate sudden drops may indicate mining disruption
3 Asia Pacific Market Response Crypto movements in Japan Korea and Singapore may intensify if fear persists
4 Volcano Activity If Klyuchevskoys eruption affects tech grids or fiber links even cloud based exchanges could suffer latency or disruptions
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🧠 Analyst Take
> While the quake didnt strike a core mining zone the psychological shock of a mega disaster in a major geopolitical region can ripple through crypto markets We are seeing that play out now in short bursts of volatility
#russia #Japan #Write2Earn #WhiteHouseDigitalAssetReport #FOMCMeeting $DOT
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Japan has disclosed that only 1 to 2% of the much-publicized $550 billion trade deal with the United States represents real, direct investments. The vast majority of the sum will be delivered in the form of loans and government guarantees, raising questions about the actual economic benefits for Japan.
🔹 Chief negotiator Rjosei Akazawa has sought to allay concerns, stating that despite the small share of capital investments, Japan stands to save around ¥10 trillion (approximately $68 billion) through tariff reductions. He added that interest payments from loans and guarantee fees would generate additional income.

Investment Structure and Controversial Profit Split
Akazawa clarified that the plan would operate primarily through loan guarantees and credit lines, with real investments making up only 1–2% of the total. Even more controversial is the profit-sharing agreement, which allocates 90% of the returns to the United States, leaving Japan with just 10%.
This marks a significant deviation from Tokyo’s original proposal of a 50:50 split. The imbalance has triggered public criticism, with many accusing the government of conceding too much to Washington. But Akazawa defended the decision:
“Yes, the U.S. gets 90%, but at worst, Japan might lose a few tens of billions of yen. People say ‘You sold out Japan,’ but they’re wrong.”

Could Taiwan Also Benefit?
Akazawa noted that companies outside Japan and the U.S. might also benefit from the initiative. For example, a Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer planning to build a factory in the United States could gain support under the program.
Japan has designated JBIC and NEXI as the main institutions to finance the projects. However, the full timeline for tariff implementation and the investment facility’s rollout remains unclear. No joint agreement has been signed yet, although the White House has published an official factsheet. Akazawa warned that insisting on a formal document could delay progress, suggesting the U.S. might push for an executive order regardless.

Tariff Cuts Soon – But Not Across the Board
Last week, Akazawa announced that universal tariffs on Japanese exports would be cut to 15% starting August 1, though he did not specify whether this would include automotive tariffs. The Trump administration has been promoting the deal as a model for future trade partnerships—on Sunday, a similar agreement was reached with the EU, involving a 15% tariff cap and a $600 billion investment pledge.

Analysts Warn 15% Auto Tariff Still Too High
Although the U.S. has reduced tariffs on Japanese automobiles from 25% to 15%, analysts warn that the remaining rate may still hinder export growth. Stefan Angrick, Head of Japan and Frontier Market Economics at Moody's Analytics, said that while the reduction offers some relief, 15% remains far above baseline expectations and could hurt competitiveness.
Other economists pointed out that China continues to gain ground in the global auto market. They caution that high tariffs on Japanese cars could give Chinese manufacturers a competitive edge. Karl Brauer of iSeeCars even called Chinese-made vehicles the “biggest threat” to Japan’s auto industry and long-term economic outlook.

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