Yeah, I feel like it has more to do with the practicality of filing Bitcoin-related taxes rather than Bitcoin being treated as property -- I'm fairly sure that part is non-negotiable. I like how they're making it easy for taxpayers to comply though, with detailed guides and even asking for input. I wish my country were the same way lol.
Well there is a case to be made that the government talking about crypto would increase public awareness and interest. It all depends on the context though. This one in particular seems neutral, and could even be construed as a friendly move.