Japanese companies have started accepting bitcoin as a primary Treasury asset. Photo by Beincrypto
Sanae Takaichi was elected as the 104th Prime Minister yesterday, and his new Cabinet is ready.
The appointment of key ministers, including Satsuki Katayama (Finance) and Himashi Matsumoto (Digital), as well as the New Coalition and Nippon Ishin No Kai, will greatly affect the trajectory of the “tax 2026” sought by the crypto sector.
The Crypto Community is already expressing misgivings about Japan’s pace of financial reform. BITUnix Exchange, reflecting this idea, commented on the new administration.
“Japan’s FSA gives green light for banks to hold BTC
As the tax cut drive gains momentum through the Ishin Coalition, the new administration must decide how to balance the industry’s push for “competitive tax competition” with the critical need for “.”
The most important issue in the Japanese crypto industry is the 2026 tax regime. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has officially submitted its framework, outlining the industry’s aspirations.
The FSA wants a review of the current Crypto income tax system. This plan now falls under full taxation (up to 55%). The FSA wants to review the tax bracket (flat 20%), such as shares and FX trading. The FSA has also called for tax reform to allow the creation of Crypto Asset Etfs (exchange-traded funds).
The main tension now has two values. The first is Digital Minister Matsumoto, who will inherit the Web3 Promotion road. Another is Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, who prioritizes traditional discipline. The appointment of Minister Katayama suggests another desperation for the rapid rise of control.
The main debate will be how the new financial service deals with decentralized taxation. This basic story will be the central theme of the tax reform in the next year: Ishin’s consolidating influence and the regional financial push.
The Takaichi Cabinet cannot ignore the political goals of its coalition partner, Ishin. Ishin leader Ishiirofumi Yoshimura’s political agenda will now be integrated into the ruling party structure. This context makes his influence critical to guide the direction of the crypto industry.
Yoshimura is a stalwart of the future of next-generation finance and maintains close ties with SBI’s managing chairman Yoshitaka Kitao. Joshimura’s efforts are focused on regional financial revitalization using security tokens (ST) and stablecoins.
Integrating Ishin’s agenda into National Politics will accelerate WEB3’s regulatory commitment. This puts tokenization (RWA and ST) at the core of the national strategy. Second St. trading infrastructure will likely see a boost. These infrastructure centers around the SBI-LED program and the Osaka Digital Exchange (ODX).
It works as a model of “Infrastructure of Finance of Finance of Finance of Finance of Finance. The Web3 industry holds two expectations: The continuation of the Taira RoadMap and the increased momentum provided by the Ishin-SBI Axis. St and Stablecoin related to the restructuring are predicted to be forwarded.
A key force in the new administration is the alignment of Finance Minister Sassuki Katayama and Economic Security Minister Kimi Onoda on the rise of the Web sector.
Minister Katawama expressed strong views on preventing the outflow of national wealth. This is especially aimed at funds that did not have important sectors and critical technology fields. Therefore, his approach to crypto law will focus on “Tax money” and “protection of the Japanese yen” from undue influence on foreign finances.
Similarly, Minister Onoda oversees economic security and ensures the confidence of the digital infrastructure. The Takaichi Cabinet rightly puts crypto assets on the economic security agenda. Therefore, it considers web3 as a tool for innovation and a potential risk of financial crime and erosion of national wealth. This strategic alignment suggests a heightened focus. The goal is to establish a “Yen-based Digital Economic Sphere.” This prioritizes global safety standards and the protection of Japanese goods.
Read the first story to welcome the new cabinet: Does Japan Balance Caint Cunts and Yen Defense? By Shigeki Mori at Beincrypto.com
