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Where the beginner guides cover mechanics that do not change, the columns cover what is current: Japanese law and tax changes on crypto assets, FSA warnings and withdrawal problems, stablecoins and other market developments. Everything is based on official announcements from the FSA, the National Tax Agency, issuers and operators. We do not publish market forecasts or trade recommendations.
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Bitunix Card (Visa debit): 1–8% USDT cashback by VIP level, up to 11.6% APR, zero issuance and annual fees, 1.5% FX fee, USD 10,000 daily limit, how to apply.
8 min read
Read columnBingX identity verification (Advanced): web and app steps, documents, 2-10 minutes, limits without KYC (futures up to 5x), withdrawal cap, failure reasons.
9 min read
Read columnMEXC futures leverage: USDT-M up to 500x, Coin-M 200x (Sept 2026). Max position, MMR tiers, liquidation price example, isolated vs cross, risk limits.
11 min read
Read columnEthereum (ETH) tax in Japan per the NTA FAQ: taxable events (sale, swap, staking), the JPY 200,000 rule, rates, total-average method example, overseas trades.
11 min read
Read columnMEXC fee guide: spot and futures maker/taker rates, the 20% MX discount, free deposits and BTC/ETH/USDT/XRP withdrawal fees from the official page (Sep 2026).
8 min read
Read columnHow to deposit on MEXC (JPY quick purchase, P2P, on-chain) and withdraw (email + Google Authenticator, status times, fees, KYC limits), per MEXC help pages.
10 min read
Read columnIs MEXC safe and legit? Official-source review: where MEXC is based, whether Japan residents can trade under its terms, mandatory 2FA and KYC withdrawal limits.
9 min read
Read columnMEXC Card (Visa): 4–10% USDT cashback by VVIP tier, 0% spending fee until 30 Sep 2026, 0% FX markup, 7% APR Earn, advanced KYC and the Invite Fest (10 USDT).
9 min read
Read columnCrypto exchange sign-up bonuses are mostly futures bonuses and coupons you cannot withdraw. Seven MEXC, BingX and Bitunix offers, expiry rules, volume and fees.
11 min read
Read columnCannot send crypto to an overseas exchange? The travel rule. MEXC is on bitFlyer's list, BingX is not (checked 22 Sept 2026). Coincheck and GMO Coin too.
9 min read
Read columnCrypto losses in Japan cannot be carried forward or offset against salary or stock gains; the FY2026 reform adds a 3-year carry-forward under 20% tax.
9 min read
Read columnHow to file a Japan tax return on overseas exchange crypto profit in 4 steps: yen conversion, average-cost methods, the NTA calculation sheet and payment.
11 min read
Read columnCrypto held is tax-free in Japan; tax hits at sale/exchange/payment. 8 legal ways to cut tax: profit timing, losses, expenses, valuation, 20% separate tax.
10 min read
Read columnHow is JPYC taxed? It is an electronic payment instrument, not crypto: issuing/redeeming at ¥1 is tax-free, but crypto swaps or off-¥1 trades may be taxable.
8 min read
Read columnJPYC use cases per official sources: transfers, payments, DeFi, wallets, corporate tools, the 17 Sept 2026 Upbit listing, and MEXC/BingX support status.
9 min read
Read columnHow to buy JPYC via JPYC EX: open an account with My Number Card in 10 minutes, issue and redeem free up to ¥1,000,000 per transaction, and cash out to yen.
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Read columnCan Japanese residents use BingX? As of 16 September 2026 it is not on the FSA warning list and Japan is not restricted, but it remains unregistered.
7 min read
Read columnBybit notified Japan residents of forced liquidation on 22 July 2026; Bitget follows from 31 December. Deadlines, FSA warnings, and what to check first.
8 min read
Read columnDo Japan's tax authorities learn about overseas exchange crypto profits? CARF automatic exchange starts 2026; NTA audited 613 crypto cases in FY2024.
9 min read
Read columnHow much crypto profit is taxed in Japan? Salaried employees must file above ¥200,000; resident tax applies even below that. NTA tax-rate table.
9 min read
Read columnHow Japan's yen stablecoins JPYC and JPYSC differ, the JGB backing started on 7 September 2026, and how they relate to USDT on overseas exchanges.
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Read columnJapan's 20% separate crypto tax starts on 1 January after the year the amended FIEA (passed 15 July 2026) takes effect: 2027 at the earliest. What to prepare.
9 min read
Read columnIZAKA-YA withdrawals have been frozen for some accounts since 24 August 2026; Japan's FSA warned the operator on 1 September. Timeline and what to do now.
8 min read
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FSA warnings, withdrawal problems and fraudulent solicitations: what to know first to protect your funds.
Cannot send crypto to an overseas exchange? The travel rule. MEXC is on bitFlyer's list, BingX is not (checked 22 Sept 2026). Coincheck and GMO Coin too.
9 min read
Read columnCan Japanese residents use BingX? As of 16 September 2026 it is not on the FSA warning list and Japan is not restricted, but it remains unregistered.
7 min read
Read columnIZAKA-YA withdrawals have been frozen for some accounts since 24 August 2026; Japan's FSA warned the operator on 1 September. Timeline and what to do now.
8 min read
Read columnCATEGORY
Japanese law and tax changes on crypto assets, timelines and what they mean for users of overseas exchanges.
Ethereum (ETH) tax in Japan per the NTA FAQ: taxable events (sale, swap, staking), the JPY 200,000 rule, rates, total-average method example, overseas trades.
11 min read
Read columnCrypto losses in Japan cannot be carried forward or offset against salary or stock gains; the FY2026 reform adds a 3-year carry-forward under 20% tax.
9 min read
Read columnHow to file a Japan tax return on overseas exchange crypto profit in 4 steps: yen conversion, average-cost methods, the NTA calculation sheet and payment.
11 min read
Read columnCrypto held is tax-free in Japan; tax hits at sale/exchange/payment. 8 legal ways to cut tax: profit timing, losses, expenses, valuation, 20% separate tax.
10 min read
Read columnHow is JPYC taxed? It is an electronic payment instrument, not crypto: issuing/redeeming at ¥1 is tax-free, but crypto swaps or off-¥1 trades may be taxable.
8 min read
Read columnDo Japan's tax authorities learn about overseas exchange crypto profits? CARF automatic exchange starts 2026; NTA audited 613 crypto cases in FY2024.
9 min read
Read columnHow much crypto profit is taxed in Japan? Salaried employees must file above ¥200,000; resident tax applies even below that. NTA tax-rate table.
9 min read
Read columnJapan's 20% separate crypto tax starts on 1 January after the year the amended FIEA (passed 15 July 2026) takes effect: 2027 at the earliest. What to prepare.
9 min read
Read columnCATEGORY
Stablecoins, ETFs and new services, organised from official announcements.
JPYC use cases per official sources: transfers, payments, DeFi, wallets, corporate tools, the 17 Sept 2026 Upbit listing, and MEXC/BingX support status.
9 min read
Read columnHow to buy JPYC via JPYC EX: open an account with My Number Card in 10 minutes, issue and redeem free up to ¥1,000,000 per transaction, and cash out to yen.
9 min read
Read columnHow Japan's yen stablecoins JPYC and JPYSC differ, the JGB backing started on 7 September 2026, and how they relate to USDT on overseas exchanges.
8 min read
Read columnCATEGORY
New campaigns, fee and feature changes at listed exchanges, from official information.
Bitunix Card (Visa debit): 1–8% USDT cashback by VIP level, up to 11.6% APR, zero issuance and annual fees, 1.5% FX fee, USD 10,000 daily limit, how to apply.
8 min read
Read columnBingX identity verification (Advanced): web and app steps, documents, 2-10 minutes, limits without KYC (futures up to 5x), withdrawal cap, failure reasons.
9 min read
Read columnMEXC futures leverage: USDT-M up to 500x, Coin-M 200x (Sept 2026). Max position, MMR tiers, liquidation price example, isolated vs cross, risk limits.
11 min read
Read columnMEXC fee guide: spot and futures maker/taker rates, the 20% MX discount, free deposits and BTC/ETH/USDT/XRP withdrawal fees from the official page (Sep 2026).
8 min read
Read columnHow to deposit on MEXC (JPY quick purchase, P2P, on-chain) and withdraw (email + Google Authenticator, status times, fees, KYC limits), per MEXC help pages.
10 min read
Read columnIs MEXC safe and legit? Official-source review: where MEXC is based, whether Japan residents can trade under its terms, mandatory 2FA and KYC withdrawal limits.
9 min read
Read columnMEXC Card (Visa): 4–10% USDT cashback by VVIP tier, 0% spending fee until 30 Sep 2026, 0% FX markup, 7% APR Earn, advanced KYC and the Invite Fest (10 USDT).
9 min read
Read columnCrypto exchange sign-up bonuses are mostly futures bonuses and coupons you cannot withdraw. Seven MEXC, BingX and Bitunix offers, expiry rules, volume and fees.
11 min read
Read columnBybit notified Japan residents of forced liquidation on 22 July 2026; Bitget follows from 31 December. Deadlines, FSA warnings, and what to check first.
8 min read
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How exchanges work, fees, leverage and liquidation, funding, KYC and tax basics.
