Crypto exchange Bybit to restrict access for Japanese users as regulatory pressure mounts

The second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, Bybit, said it will begin restricting access to its services for residents of Japan next year as part of an effort to comply with the country’s financial regulations. The company did not specify which services would be affected, but said impacted users will receive further communication as the restrictions roll out. Japan has some of the most stringent crypto regulations globally. Exchanges operating in the country must register with the Fina ...