Bitget Exits Japan as Account Restrictions Begin in November

TLDR

• Bitget ends new Japan registrations and starts account restrictions on November 1.
• Japanese users must complete Level 2 verification by the November 1, 2026 deadline.
• Unverified accounts will automatically be classified as belonging to Japan residents.
• All remaining open positions will face forced closure after December 31, 2026.
• Japanese regulators previously warned Bitget over unregistered crypto services.

Bitget will end services for Japanese residents and begin restricting affected accounts from November 1, 2026. The exchange stopped accepting new registrations from Japan after August 3, following its latest compliance review. Meanwhile, users must verify their residential status or prepare to manage their assets before final closures.

Bitget Sets November Deadline for Account Verification

Bitget asked users flagged as Japanese residents to complete Level 2 identity verification before November 1. The process requires address verification and other identity documents confirming each account holder’s current residential status. Therefore, affected users who live outside Japan must submit accurate documents to retain full account access.

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