Shiba Inu has now been added to the “Green List” of pre-approved crypto assets for Japan. This puts the token alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum and sets the token for possible tax relief.
Shiba Inu Gets Green List Approval In Japan
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has added Shiba Inu to its Green List. The move places SHIB as one of the recognized digital assets in the country. This comes when the government is reportedly considering slashing its crypto capital gains tax rate from 55% to 20%.
$SHIB has officially joined Japan’s “Green List,” standing beside $BTC and $ETH.
A proposed tax drop from 55% → 20% could make this a huge catalyst.
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— Shib (@Shibtoken) November 17, 2025
Currently, Japanese crypto traders must report their gains as miscellaneous income. But under the FSA’s new framework, profits from 105 approved assets could soon be taxed as a flat rate. That could happen as early as 2026.
The approval of Shiba Inu also comes after assessment from Japan’s regulators. Compliance with standards by SHIB earns it a position that puts it next to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and just 27 other crypto assets.
The token fulfilled this condition since it is listed on at least eight licensed exchanges. Usually, he minimum needed to be considered is three.
The Green List was created in 2022 to simplify the approval process for trusted tokens. Inclusion on the list puts the meme token as a credible crypto project both for regulators and institutional investors.
The regulatory commission has been making some changes to its crypto ecosystem. The FSA last month put forward a proposal for a legal framework in the classification of crypto assets like traditional securities. This would make insider trading criminal and make market operations more transparent.
SHIB Set to Benefit From 20% Tax Reform
The country’s planned tax reform could lower costs for crypto traders. This change would help Japan match other developed countries. For instance, Germany does not tax long-term crypto gains at all.
Meanwhile, there are claims that U.S President Trump could remove the tax for crypto firms in the country
RUMOR: 🚨
🇺🇸 President Trump to declare a 0% tax for crypto companies based in the U.S. starting in 2026. pic.twitter.com/fg3eFuhE1Q
— CEO (@Investments_CEO) November 15, 2025
Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato has stated that regulators are almost done finalizing the policy. In other economic news, Japan’s government announced a $113 billion stimulus package. This move would see tax removed totally for some industries. These could lower living costs for citizens in the country.
Meanwhile, a team member of the meme coin shared that the Shiba Inu project is targeting some Asian markets. The team is especially looking into South Korea and China.