Bybit завершает операции в Японии на фоне ужесточения регуляторных требований Translation: Bybit ends operations in Japan amid tightening regulatory demands

Starting January 22, 2026, the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit will discontinue services for residents of Japan due to pressure from local regulators. This information was reported by CoinPost Japan, citing an official announcement from the platform.

«In light of Bybit’s ongoing efforts to comply with Japanese regulations, we have decided to cease providing services to customers residing in Japan,» the company’s statement reads.

Access will be restricted through IP address filtering. The exchange has outlined a «phased» withdrawal from the country.

Users incorrectly identified as Japanese residents should update or complete their residency verification process.

Bybit’s decision comes amid increasing pressure from the Financial Services Agency (FSA). At the end of October 2025, the exchange suspended the registration of new users to meet regulatory requirements.

Additionally, the company has received warnings from the FSA three times (in May 2021, March 2023, and November 2024) and has been gradually reducing its presence in the Japanese market.

CoinPost noted that this move could be seen as an attempt to «re-enter» the licensed sector of the country. In 2023, Binance adopted a similar approach: first, its main division exited Japan, and later, Binance Japan was established through the acquisition of the local licensed platform, Sakura Exchange Bitcoin.

It is worth mentioning that in August, Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato acknowledged that cryptocurrencies can be part of diversified investment portfolios.