[Japan Plans to Tax Cryptocurrency Trading Income at a Flat 20% Rate] The Japanese government and ruling party are advancing adjustments to the tax policy on cryptocurrency trading income, planning to impose a flat 20% income tax rate, granting it the same treatment as financial products like stocks and investment trusts. The new policy proposes a separate taxation method, no longer combining cryptocurrency trading income with wages or other income. The goal is to include this in the 2026 tax reform outline, with final confirmation expected by the end of the year. Currently, Japan applies a comprehensive taxation method to cryptocurrency trading income, with a maximum tax rate of 55%. Additionally, the Financial Services Agency of Japan plans to submit an amendment to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act during the 2026 regular session, aiming to prohibit insider trading and require cryptocurrency issuers to fulfill information disclosure obligations. It is also expected that investment trust products containing cryptocurrency components will be allowed domestically.