Japan Moves to Impose Flat 20% Tax on Crypto Gains, Matching Stock Market Rates

Japan is preparing to overhaul its cryptocurrency tax rules by introducing a flat 20% levy on trading gains, a move that would place digital assets on the same footing as stocks and other mainstream investments. Key Takeaways: Japan plans to tax crypto gains at a flat 20%, matching the rate applied to stocks and investment funds. Crypto income would move into a separate tax category under the 2026 reform, split between national and local governments. Officials expect the change to boost trading activ ...