Japan Bitcoin Reserves and Cryptocurrency Policies

Japan advances crypto adoption with progressive regulations and tax reforms, holding minimal Bitcoin from seizures, with debates on a strategic reserve ongoing in 2025.

🪙 Bitcoin Reserves

~10–50 BTC from seizures
Valued at ~$1M–$5M (May 2025)

⚖️ Regulatory Stance

Friendly
Progressive policies with strict AML/CFT compliance

🏛️ Government Activity

Liquidates seized BTC; regulates crypto as financial products
Proposed Bitcoin reserve under debate (2025)

Japan Cryptocurrency Profile

Country	BTC Reserves	% of Global Holdings	Legal Status	Last Updated	Key Policies
Japan	~10–50 BTC Estimated	~0.0001%	Friendly	2025-05-20	FSA to classify crypto as financial products under Financial Instruments and Exchange Act by 2026 Payment Services Act (PSA) regulates Crypto Asset Exchange Services (CAES); CAESPs require licensing Capital gains tax cut from 55% to 20% proposed (Mar 2025), aligning with stock/forex rules Stablecoin reserves can include government bonds; custody rules strengthened (2025) Crypto not legal tender; only JPY accepted; Bitcoin ~25%, stablecoins ~60% in trading volume ~10M Japanese (~8% of population) use crypto; $200B in crypto transactions (2023–2024, Chainalysis) Proposal for Bitcoin reserve by lawmaker Satoshi Hamada rejected (Dec 2024); debates ongoing Metaplanet holds 1,241 BTC (¥18.4B, May 2025), first public company with Bitcoin treasury

Japan Bitcoin Reserves and Cryptocurrency Policies

🪙 Bitcoin Reserves

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Japan Cryptocurrency Profile

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