Bybit to Exit Japan, Phasing Out Services Starting in 2026

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Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced it will discontinue services for residents of Japan, beginning with gradual account restrictions in 2026. The move follows heightened regulatory pressure from Japan’s Financial Services Agency and aligns with Bybit’s compliance strategy.

Affected users will receive follow-up instructions, while those incorrectly flagged as Japan-based must complete enhanced identity verification by January 22, 2026. The decision marks Bybit’s full withdrawal from one of Asia’s most active and tightly regulated crypto markets.

[Capybara_Capybara]

Japan is strict by design, not by accident.

[The_Walking_Dead]

Big market, zero tolerance for gray zones.

[Revenant]

Compliance beats volume in Japan.