Japan’s ruling coalition unveiled a 2026 tax reform blueprint proposing to classify crypto as a financial product, consider separate taxation for trading gains, and allow limited loss carryforwards, signaling a shift from purely speculative treatment.

"Published on December 19 by the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party, the reform plan is a move away from viewing crypto assets purely as speculative instruments and toward positioning them as financial products that can contribute to long-term wealth building. According to CoinPost the blueprint explores classifying crypto assets alongside traditional financial products such as stocks and investment funds. As part of this approach, policymakers are also considering the introduction of separate taxation for certain types of crypto-related income, aligning the sector more closely with Japan’s established capital markets framework."

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