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JapanEach broker on this page is authorised by the Financial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA), a Tier 1 regulator overseeing financial markets in Japan. JFSA-regulated brokers must comply with a retail leverage cap of 25:1 and are required to segregate client funds from company assets to enhance customer protection. This regulator is known for its strict enforcement of compliance standards and conducts regular audits on licensed firms. JFSA licences apply only within Japan, and brokers are not eligible for EU passporting rights.
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Check an exchange's licence status directly on the JFSA public register.
Interactive Brokers offers real cryptocurrency ownership (not CFDs) on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and select altcoins via its regulated IBKR platform, backed by SEC, FINRA, and FCA oversight, making it one of the safest regulated routes to crypto for sophisticated investors.
Saxo Bank offers cryptocurrency CFDs on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and select major tokens via SaxoTraderGO, backed by Danish banking regulation and institutional-grade custody, though the selection is narrow and CFD-only with no real coin ownership.
ThinkMarkets offers crypto CFDs on 20+ pairs via MT4, MT5, and ThinkTrader under FCA and ASIC regulation, a well-regulated mobile-first broker with a competitive crypto CFD range for active traders.
JFSA is classified as a Tier 1 crypto regulator. Comprehensive crypto regulatory framework with licensing requirements, asset segregation, and consumer protections.
We currently list 3 crypto exchanges regulated or registered under JFSA. The full list is shown above, sorted by overall rating.
JFSA is based in Japan and covers the Japan jurisdiction. As a Tier 1 crypto regulator, it requires exchanges to hold client assets separately, maintain capital reserves, and meet ongoing compliance obligations, comparable to MiFID II standards for traditional finance.
Visit the official JFSA website and use their public register or licence verification tool. Enter the exchange's registered name to confirm its current status. This is the most reliable way to verify regulatory standing.
JFSA regulation primarily addresses licensing, AML/KYC compliance, and operational standards. Compensation for hacks depends on the exchange’s own insurance fund or Proof of Reserves commitments, not typically a government-backed compensation scheme. Always choose exchanges with published cold storage ratios and Proof of Reserves attestations.
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