Sanae Takaichi Makes History as Japan’s First Female Prime Minister – Implications of Her Fiscal Policies for Crypto

Japan has just entered a new chapter in its history as the stock crypto market soars. Recently, Sanae Takaichi was chosen as Japan’s new prime minister, positioning her to be the country’s inaugural female prime minister.

• Her stance is strongly conservative.
• Japan’s immigration regulations are set to change.
• Tokyo might align with Trump regarding cryptocurrency
• Thank you.

Recognized as a fiscal hawk with an inclination towards economic growth, Takaichi’s policies are already invigorating the markets. Will she transform the landscape for crypto asset and the Japanese stock trading protocol, or will her actions mirror the chaotic legacies of former UK PMs Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak?

Japan Stock Market: Who is “Japan’s Iron Lady” and What Are Her Financial Policies?

Affectionately known as Japan’s Iron Lady, Sanae Takaichi has sculpted her career inspired by Margaret Thatcher. Born in 1961, she pursued studies in business at Kobe University, trained at the Matsushita Institute, and held a position as a US Congressional Fellow before stepping into politics in 1993.

Her rise has been consistent rather than ostentatious – unless one counts her impressive motorcycle photo from the 90s – and marked by strategic advancements through Japan’s political system. With a portfolio that includes several cabinet roles, such as Minister of Internal Affairs and Minister of Economic Safety, she has established herself as a pragmatic reformist with a resolute character.

“I will have everyone work like carriage horses. I will abandon the concept of work-life balance,” Takaichi remarked upon her election.

Sanae Takaichi is not “Japan’s first female prime minister”

It’s ”A woman who goes from a typical office worker family to becoming prime minister through hard work.”

Let’s give credit where it’s due, don’t act like she got elected because she is a female. Do not… pic.twitter.com/FwWdCxQEeW

— Kumashun (@isfjcutebear) October 4, 2025

Her admiration for Thatcher and her unwavering focus on discipline and efficiency have already garnered her a loyal following among conservatives globally. Perhaps this marks Japan’s return to a MAGA-like era.

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Crypto market Response: Nikkei Rises, Yen Dips, and Bitcoin Sets New Highs

Takaichi’s election led to a +4.3% increase in the Nikkei 225, reaching a historic peak of 47,734.04, while the yen plummeted near 150 to the US dollar. The USDJPY has also risen by +2% today. Investors are bullish that Japan’s new leadership will embrace fiscal expansion and BOJ partnership, a strategy reminiscent yet more assertive than Abenomics.

It’s straightforward: Takaichi supports monetary expansion:

• Increase money supply
• Currency depreciates
• Stocks and Crypto surge due to additional stimulus

In the meantime, gold surpassed $3,900, achieving a historic high.

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surged to a record high of $125,653, propelled by a surge of available volume and global economic uncertainties.

Free money is flowing into risk assets, and cryptocurrency is poised for growth.

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Will Takaichi Bring the Long-Awaited Crypto Tax Reforms to Japan? U.S.-Japan Collaboration in Crypto on the Horizon

While Takaichi has not explicitly addressed cryptocurrency or Web3, her growth-oriented policies could potentially reignite one of Japan’s enduring policy discussions: reforming crypto asset taxation.

The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has recently suggested revamping Japan’s crypto tax framework for 2026, including:

• Implementing a distinct 20% tax on digital currency profits (to align with equities).
• Permitting loss carryforwards for a period of three years.
• Providing clarity on corporate tax regulations for coin issuers and startups.

A significant foreign policy challenge for Takaichi arises later this month with President Donald Trump’s planned visit to Tokyo.

If Takaichi partially aligns with Trump’s deregulatory perspective on digital currency, Japan might emerge as Asia’s regulatory counterbalance to China’s digital yuan. The competitive landscape could resemble the dynamics of 1980s Japan. Cue the City Pop!

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