Bitcoin Is Finally a Legal Payment Method in Japan!

Nicola Davidson
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Nicola Davidson on 4/13/2017

Effective April 1st (And no, this wasn’t an April Fool’s joke), Bitcoin is now a legal payment method in Japan J Bitcoin values increase following this ruling as they now trade up to 2.8% at $1,133 coin.

While this law doesn’t exactly acknowledge the virtual currency Bitcoin, it does however, require Bitcoin entities to be more regulated through the Financial Services Agency (FSA) as well as register with the Prime Minister. This type of process essentially prevents anti-fraud and laundering.

Next up for Bitcoin, the dreaded tax reporting. Bitcoin currently holds no tax reporting laws and therefore, current Bitcoin users do not have to claim such on their taxes 🙂

Nicola Davidson

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Nicola Davidson is a content writer with a focus in online gaming. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, she has extensive expertise in casino games, sports betting as well as emerging trends that pop up in the iGaming sector. Content is more than just information. It’s about creating an engaging experience for players. Nicola perfects this by writing reviews of new slot releases, a guide to betting strategies or cutting-edge industry news.

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Jacob Robinson
Jacob Robinson
1 month ago

Curious how Bitcoin’s legal status in Japan will impact regulation and tax reporting for digital currency enthusiasts going forward.

Gabriel Summers
Gabriel Summers
4 days ago

We’re living in a groundbreaking moment! 🌟 Japan’s acceptance of Bitcoin as a legal payment opens exciting possibilities for both gamers and tech enthusiasts. Can’t wait to see how this thrilling move impacts the global financial landscape—innovation at its peak! 😊