Japan unveils local version of the Clarity Act, proposing crypto tax cut from 55% to 20%
AI Market Summary
Japan's proposed Clarity-style bill would formally classify crypto as financial assets, permit banks and institutions to hold crypto on balance sheets, and explicitly pave the way for Bitcoin and XRP ETFs. A planned tax cut on crypto gains from 55% to 20% would improve after-tax returns and participation incentives. With majority support in the lower house and potential passage ahead of the U.S., the news boosts regulatory certainty and institutional adoption prospects.
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● High
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Japan has launched a domestic version of the Clarity Act, formally recognizing cryptocurrencies as financial assets and allowing banks and institutions to hold crypto on their balance sheets. The proposal also outlines approval for Bitcoin and XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs). It would cut the crypto tax rate from 55% to 20%. The bill has majority support in Japan’s House of Representatives and is expected to pass before the U.S. Clarity Act.
