Is MEXC available in Japan?
MEXC is not registered to operate as a crypto asset exchange in Japan. The Financial Services Agency has warned that MEXC Global served Japanese residents without registration under the Payment Services Act, and its app was removed from Japanese app stores. Residents of Japan should use a platform that is registered with the Financial Services Agency.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
How we checked this. We set this status by reading the platform's own terms of use and country eligibility, and the public register kept by the named regulator, then dated the result. Availability can change, so confirm directly with the platform and the regulator before acting. As of 26 June 2026.
No. As of June 2026, MEXC is not available to residents of Japan in a registered, compliant way. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has issued a public warning naming MEXC Global among overseas exchanges that provided crypto asset exchange services to Japanese residents without registration under the Payment Services Act, and its app was removed from Japanese app stores. Crypto asset exchange providers serving Japan must register with the FSA, and because MEXC is not registered, this site does not link to it for Japan and recommends a registered alternative instead.
What MEXC is and the Japan position
MEXC is a global cryptocurrency exchange known for a very wide selection of listed tokens and for spot and derivatives trading. It operates through offshore entities and serves users in many countries. It is not registered to operate as a crypto asset exchange service provider in Japan.
The Financial Services Agency named MEXC Global among overseas exchanges providing crypto asset exchange services to Japanese residents without the registration that Japanese law requires. Following the warnings, MEXC was among apps removed from Japanese app stores, and users in Japan searching the stores could no longer find it. The result is that MEXC does not operate as a registered platform for Japanese residents, a position current as of June 2026.
Why MEXC does not serve Japan
- FSA warning. The Financial Services Agency issued a public warning naming MEXC Global among overseas exchanges serving Japanese residents without registration under the Payment Services Act (as of June 2026).
- No Payment Services Act registration. A crypto asset exchange service provider serving Japan must register with the Financial Services Agency under the Payment Services Act. MEXC does not hold that registration (as of June 2026).
- Removed from app stores. Following the warnings, MEXC was among the apps removed from Japanese app stores at the request of the regulator, limiting access for Japanese users (as of June 2026).
- Crypto itself is legal. Buying, holding, and selling crypto is legal in Japan through registered exchanges. The issue here is that MEXC is unregistered, not the legality of crypto (as of June 2026).
What this means for residents of Japan
Because MEXC is not registered with the Financial Services Agency and has been flagged for serving Japanese residents without registration, this site does not link to it for Japan. Using an unregistered platform means the supervision and protections that come with a registered exchange do not apply, and you carry more risk.
Residents of Japan who want to use a regulated platform can instead use an exchange that is registered with the Financial Services Agency under the Payment Services Act. The compliant alternatives below are platforms reported to hold that registration and serve Japan as of June 2026, though supported products can vary.
How crypto is taxed in Japan is handled by the National Tax Agency, which generally treats crypto gains as miscellaneous income. See the Japan crypto tax page for a general explanation. This is general information and not tax advice, so verify your position with a qualified professional before filing.
Regulator and sources
The relevant authority for crypto asset exchanges in Japan is the Financial Services Agency (FSA) under the Payment Services Act, with the National Tax Agency handling tax. The position below is stated as of June 2026 and should be confirmed on the primary sources.
- Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan, public warning naming MEXC Global among overseas exchanges serving Japanese residents without registration under the Payment Services Act.
- Financial Services Agency (FSA), the register of crypto asset exchange service providers registered under the Payment Services Act.
- National Tax Agency of Japan, guidance on the taxation of crypto as miscellaneous income.
MEXC is not registered to serve Japan as of June 2026, so this site does not link to it for Japan. These platforms are reported to be registered with the Financial Services Agency and serve Japan, though supported products can vary.
Frequently asked questions
Is MEXC available in Japan?
No. As of June 2026, MEXC is not registered to operate as a crypto asset exchange in Japan. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) has issued a public warning that MEXC Global provided services to Japanese residents without registration under the Payment Services Act, and its app has been removed from Japanese app stores.
Did the Japan FSA warn about MEXC?
Yes. The Financial Services Agency named MEXC Global among overseas exchanges providing crypto asset exchange services to Japanese residents without registration under the Payment Services Act. The platform was also among apps removed from Japanese app stores. This is current as of June 2026.
Why does Japan require registration?
Japan's Payment Services Act requires a crypto asset exchange service provider serving residents to register with the Financial Services Agency. Unregistered platforms fall outside that supervision, which is why the FSA warns against them. This is current as of June 2026.
Which exchanges are available in Japan instead?
Platforms registered with the Financial Services Agency under the Payment Services Act include bitFlyer and Coincheck, among other domestic providers. See the best exchanges in Japan page for the current view. Confirm registration and availability before acting.
How is crypto taxed in Japan?
The National Tax Agency generally treats crypto gains as miscellaneous income, which can be taxed at progressive rates. See the Japan crypto tax page. This is general information, not tax advice.
Rules change frequently. Exchange registration status in Japan can change, and a platform can seek registration or wind down access. The position on this page is dated June 2026 and was last reviewed on June 9, 2026. Confirm the current status with the Financial Services Agency and the platform before you act.
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