The Shiba Inu ecosystem team has highlighted the significance of SHIB’s inclusion on Japan’s Green List.
Shiba Inu recently secured a significant regulatory milestone in Japan, a nation considered one of the world’s strictest crypto jurisdictions. Notably, the token was added to the country’s Green List of pre-approved digital assets—a designation managed by the Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVCEA).
The Green List places SHIB among a select group of 30 vetted tokens, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, signaling a significant level of trust and compliance within Japan’s regulated market.
Benefits of Shiba Inu Inclusion in Japan’s Green List
Given Japan’s reputation for rigorous oversight, SHIB’s inclusion marks a meaningful step forward for the token’s legitimacy, credibility, and potential adoption in the region, according to Shiba Inu’s official blog post.
Earlier today, Shiba Inu marketing lead Luci explained on X the significance of Shiba Inu’s latest recognition in Japan and the potential benefits the inclusion could attract.
Strong Recognition
According to Lucie, being added to the Green List grants Shiba Inu a strong level of recognition. She noted that the achievement confirms SHIB meets Japan’s official standards for compliance and can be widely handled within the country’s regulated crypto ecosystem.
Easy Listings
Lucie also highlighted that SHIB’s inclusion makes it easier for exchanges in Japan to list the token. Japanese platforms will no longer need to undergo a lengthy approval process before allowing SHIB trading.
Currently, SHIB is officially listed for trading on several Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges, including BitTrade, SBI VC Trade, Okcoin, and CoinCheck.
With its addition to the Green List, Lucie expects more exchanges to list the token soon—potentially boosting access, liquidity, and overall trading activity in the Japanese market.
Higher Trust
Furthermore, Lucie emphasized that Japan does not approve tokens lightly. Therefore, SHIB’s inclusion on the Green List serves as a strong indicator that the token is considered reliable and compliant within one of the world’s most stringent regulatory systems.
Potential Tax Advantage
Lucie also pointed out that Shiba Inu could benefit from Japan’s ongoing crypto tax reform, which includes the possibility of lowering taxes for assets on the Green List. Currently, crypto traders must declare profits as miscellaneous income, with top earners being taxed as high as 55%.
The FSA is now advocating for a flat 20% tax rate to align Japan with global norms. Multiple sources suggest that this proposed 20% rate would apply only to crypto assets included on the Green List.
Shiba Inu’s official X account also highlighted this potential tax advantage, noting that such a change could serve as a key catalyst for SHIB’s growth in Japan.
$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.
Read about it below 👇🏼 https://t.co/0PUBE5TIvJ
— Shib (@Shibtoken) November 17, 2025