Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association

Name

Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association

Legal name

一般社団법인日本暗号資産等取引業協会

Website

https://jvcea.or.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cryptocurrency Self-Regulation

NAICS

Securities and Commodity Exchanges (523210), Securities and Commodity Exchanges (52321)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Risk Management, Controls, Governance & Policy (Crypto) (FSADALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Risk, Compliance & Controls for Embedded Finance (KYB/KYC/AML, Fraud, Disputes) (FSAGALAK)

Keywords

• Crypto asset self-regulation
• Virtual asset governance
• Crypto exchange compliance
• Digital asset oversight
• AML/CFT compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: JVCEA operates primarily through membership dues and fees from member cryptocurrency exchange operators. The association changed its name in October 2024 to include electronic payment instruments and money transfer services, expanding its regulatory scope.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JVCEA is a designated self-regulatory organization (SRO) that establishes and enforces industry rules for cryptocurrency exchange operators, crypto asset derivative trading businesses, electronic payment instruments service providers, and money transfer operators in Japan. It provides member compliance monitoring and auditing, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), publication of reference cryptocurrency prices and risk assumption ratios, Travel Rule guidance for AML/CFT compliance, and review/approval processes for new cryptocurrency listings and IEOs.

Product overview

Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association (JVCEA) is a self-regulatory organization for Japan's cryptocurrency and virtual asset exchange industry. The association provides a comprehensive portfolio of regulatory and oversight services including self-regulatory rules and guidelines for cryptocurrency exchange businesses, member statistics and reporting, dispute resolution (ADR) services, cryptocurrency fraud prevention information, reference prices, risk assumption ratios, training and seminars, public comment systems, new cryptocurrency listings management, and financial disclosure requirements. The organization operates as a unified platform for industry self-regulation, serving both cryptocurrency exchange businesses and cryptocurrency-related derivatives trading businesses, with expanded scope since 2024 to include electronic payment services and money transfer services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self-Regulatory Rules and Guidelines Comprehensive self-regulatory rules and guidelines for cryptocurrency exchange businesses, covering cryptocurrency trading, derivatives trading, electronic payment services, money transfer services, and cryptocurrency brokerage activities.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Alternative dispute resolution services for user complaints related to cryptocurrency exchange services, with formal agreements with Tokyo Bar Association, First Tokyo Bar Association, and Second Tokyo Bar Association arbitration centers.
• Member Statistics and Reporting Statistical reporting services including monthly member statistics, annual cryptocurrency transaction reports, and aggregate data publications for member companies and the public.
• Reference Prices Reference cryptocurrency prices published by the association for market transparency, valuation consistency, and investor protection across member exchanges.
• Cryptocurrency Risk Assumption Ratios Standardized risk assumption ratios for cryptocurrencies, providing member exchanges with consistent risk metrics for portfolio and margin calculations.
• New Cryptocurrency Listings Management Review and approval process for new cryptocurrency listings by member exchanges, including the Green List and CASC systems to evaluate listing eligibility.
• Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Information Public awareness and warning information about cryptocurrency-related fraud, scam websites, fake member impersonations, and fraudulent activities targeting Japanese users.
• Training and Seminars Training, seminars, and legal compliance guidance services for member companies on cryptocurrency business regulations, AML/CFT, and self-regulatory rules.
• Public Comment System Formal public consultation system for soliciting stakeholder feedback on proposed rules, guidelines, and regulatory changes within the cryptocurrency and virtual asset industry.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA)coreOthers · 1 May 2020JVCEA received certification as a Designated Financial Instruments Business Operator Association under Article 78 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act for crypto asset derivative trading services, in addition to its existing certification under the Payment Services Act.
• Tokyo Bar Associations (Tokyo Lawyer's Association, First Tokyo Bar Association, Second Tokyo Bar Association)coreOthers · 21 November 2018JVCEA established ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) agreements with the three Tokyo Bar Associations for resolving disputes between cryptocurrency exchange members and users. Dispute resolution centers include Tokyo Lawyer's Association Dispute Resolution Center, First Tokyo Bar Association Arbitration Center, and Second Tokyo Bar Association Dispute Arbitration Center.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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