Shiba Inu (SHIB) is strengthening its position in Japan following the National Diet’s decision to classify crypto assets under the FIEA, the same legislation governing traditional securities. This legal reclassification, effective July 15, 2026, clears the path for crypto ETFs on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with initial listings potentially possible by 2027. SHIB already secured a spot on the JVCEA’s regulatory Green List alongside Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), and was adopted by Mercari, Japan’s largest marketplace with 23 million users, in June 2026. The token’s taxation drops from up to 55 percent to a flat 20 percent, bolstering its eligibility for a potential ETF listing.
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