Bybit announced that it will gradually exit the Japanese market starting in 2026, opting to withdraw rather than continue regulatory disputes with Japan. Japan’s Financial Services Agency has pursued the exchange over unlicensed operations since 2021 and required Apple and Google to remove its app this year. Bybit said accounts held by Japanese residents will face phased restrictions from 2026, and users mistakenly flagged must submit additional documentation by Jan. 22, 2026.