Bybit to pause new user onboarding in Japan to comply with local regulations

The halt will apply to all Japanese customers intending to open new accounts on the exchange.

Major crypto exchange Bybit announced on Thursday it will stop onboarding new users from Japan starting Friday, October 31, 2025. The pause will take effect at 12 PM UTC and will apply to all new account registrations by Japanese residents and nationals.

Bybit said the decision is part of its efforts to align with the requirements of Japan’s Financial Services Agency. The exchange will take it to review and adapt to the local regulatory framework.

Existing Japanese users are not affected by the new change and can continue using Bybit without interruption. However, the exchange noted that it may introduce additional measures in the future if required.

Disclosure: This article was edited by Vivian Nguyen. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.

Bybit to pause new user onboarding in Japan to comply with local regulations

The halt will apply to all Japanese customers intending to open new accounts on the exchange.

by Vivian Nguyen

Oct. 30, 2025

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Bybit said the decision is part of its efforts to align with the requirements of Japan’s Financial Services Agency. The exchange will take it to review and adapt to the local regulatory framework.

Disclosure: This article was edited by Vivian Nguyen. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.