Bybit to Restrict Access for Japanese Residents

Bybit to restrict access for Japanese residents

Non-Japanese users who received an email from the exchange must complete level 2 identity verification by Jan 22, 2026, to avoid restrictions.

Bybit Ends Services for Japanese Residents, Implements Account Restrictions

Bybit will discontinue its platform for Japan‑based users and enforce verification deadlines to meet local regulations. Bybit announced on 22 December 2025 that it will cease services for residents of Japan and gradually apply account restrictions starting in 2026. Users who receive a residency notice must complete Identity Verification Level 2 (proof of address/KYC 2) by 22 January 2026 to retain […]

Bybit to End Services for Japanese Residents by January 2026

Bybit’s Japan exit sets a 2026 KYC deadline, pushing users to verify or relocate assets. Phased limits show rising FSA pressure, reshaping access for overseas crypto platforms. Exit could be temporary, echoing Binance’s path to a licensed return after alignment. Bybit has confirmed plans to end services for users residing in Japan, marking a decisive shift in its regional strategy. The exchange said account restrictions will begin rolling out in…

Bybit Exits Japan: What This Major Move Means For Traders In 2026

Bybit will gradually exit the Japanese market starting in 2026 due to regulatory pressures. Japanese users must complete Level 2 KYC by January 22, 2026, to avoid restrictions. The withdrawal mirrors moves by other major exchanges amid stricter Japanese crypto regulations. Major cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has announced that it will begin a phased withdrawal from Japan starting in 2026.  The company stated that this decision comes after years …

Bybit Pulls Back in Japan as Crypto Regulation Forces Tough Choices

Bybit will begin restricting access to its platform for residents of Japan from next year as it moves to align more closely with the country’s financial regulations. The exchange, one of the largest globally by trading volume, attributed this step as a compliance measure rather than a sudden exit, signaling a controlled wind-down of Japanese exposure."As part of our proactive efforts to comply with Japanese regulations, we have decided to discon…