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Japan Poised to Reclassify Cryptocurrencies as Financial Products, Ushering in Tax Relief

Japan Poised to Reclassify Cryptocurrencies as Financial Products, Ushering in Tax Relief

Japan’s FSA plans to reclassify 105 cryptocurrencies as financial products, aligning them with traditional assets like stocks. The move could introduce a uniform 20% capital gains tax on crypto profits, replacing the current progressive system that reaches up to 55%. New rules will include insider trading prohibitions and mandatory disclosures from exchanges on listed assets. Japan’s top financial regulator is...

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Senate Democrats Reaffirm Commitment to Crypto Market Bill

Crypto executives, including Chainlink’s Sergey Nazarov and Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong, held discussions with Senate Democrats on October 22, 2025. Democrats expressed willingness to advance the market structure bill, aiming for bipartisan consensus. Meetings highlight efforts to address regulatory clarity for digital assets amid partisan frictions. Crypto industry leaders convened with U.S. Senate Democrats on...

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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins Pushes for Crypto Innovation Amid Regulatory Overhaul

In a series of recent statements, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins has positioned cryptocurrency as a top priority for the agency, emphasizing the need for regulatory harmony and innovation-friendly policies. With Bitcoin surpassing new all-time highs and the crypto market capitalization exceeding $4.3 trillion, Atkins’ comments signal a potential shift toward a more supportive framework for digital...

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Senate Crypto Framework Bill Stalls Amid Democrats' Counterproposal on DeFi Regulations

Senate Crypto Framework Bill Stalls Amid Democrats’ Counterproposal on DeFi Regulations

Partisan divide deepens: Senate Democrats’ counterproposal to the RFIA introduces stringent DeFi regulations, pausing markup sessions. Industry concerns rise: Stakeholders warn the amendments could effectively ban DeFi and drive innovation offshore. Ongoing talks limited: While Banking Committee negotiations stall, commodities discussions continue in the Agriculture Committee. The long-awaited U.S. cryptocurrency...

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SEC Chair Atkins Targets Formal Innovation Exemption Rulemaking by End of 2025

SEC Chair Atkins Targets Formal Innovation Exemption Rulemaking by End of 2025

SEC aims to start innovation exemption rulemaking by end of 2025 or Q1 2026. Initiative seeks to foster domestic crypto and blockchain innovation. Government shutdown delaying non-essential SEC activities. Shift signals end to regulation-by-enforcement era for digital assets. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is moving to formalize an ‘innovation exemption’ to encourage cryptocurrency and blockchain...

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