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Japan’s crypto policy shift: PM Ishiba calls digital assets ‘extremely important’
Japanese media outlet Iolite reports the country is shifting its approach to cryptocurrency regulation, with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba highlighting the importance of digital assets in addressing economic challenges and fostering innovation. The government is moving towards a more structured regulatory framework, with Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato confirming that the country’s new crypto tax policies will be finalised by June 2025. This marks a significant step for Japan’s crypto sector, which has long faced scrutiny due to stringent taxation rules. With global competition heating up, Japan’s policymakers ... (full story)