Bybit to Exit Japan in 2026 Over Regulatory Compliance Issues

Bybit has announced that it will discontinue services for Japanese residents and gradually implement account restrictions starting in 2026 as part of its efforts to comply with local regulations. The exchange, currently the world’s second-largest by trading volume, notified affected users via email and urged those who believe the classification is incorrect to complete Identity Verification Level 2 by January 22, 2026, or face being deemed a Japanese resident. The decision follows months of mounting reg ...