GMO Coin: licences, security, fees and reviews
Centralized exchange
In short
- Legal entity
- GMO Coin, Inc. (GMOコイン株式会社)
- Fees
- Spot maker: -0.01% (rebate) for BTC, ETH, XRP, DAI; -0.03% for other coins on the order-book exchange (as of 31 October 2026)
- Risks and caveats
- Custodial service; Japanese segregation rules apply but crypto is not covered by deposit insurance.
- Checked
- 31 October 2026
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Key facts
- Type
- Centralized exchange
- Country of registration
- Japan
- Operator
- GMO Coin, Inc. (GMOコイン株式会社), Tokyo; subsidiary of GMO Financial Holdings
- Official site
- coin.z.com/jp
Key facts checked on 31 October 2026 against official sources and regulator registers.
What is GMO Coin
GMO Coin is a Japanese crypto exchange operated by GMO Coin, Inc., a subsidiary of GMO Financial Holdings, established in October 2016 in Tokyo. It is registered with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau as a crypto-asset exchange service provider (No. 00006) and as a financial instruments business operator. It offers a broker-style sales office, an order-book exchange, crypto margin (FX), staking, lending and forex FX.
Good to know
- Only individuals resident in Japan can open an account; people living abroad cannot. ↗
- The FSA register lists GMO Coin as crypto-asset exchange service provider No. 00006 of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau, registered 29 September 2017. ↗
- The order-book exchange pays a maker rebate: -0.01% for BTC, ETH, XRP and DAI, and -0.03% for other coins. ↗
- Client yen is kept in a trust account at Nisshokin Trust Bank, separate from the company's own funds. ↗
- GMO Coin is wholly part of the GMO group; its listed shareholder is GMO Financial Holdings. ↗
Services
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Spot trading | Broker-style sales office (販売所) with no trading fee, and an order-book exchange (取引所) with maker/taker fees. |
| Margin | Leveraged exchange trading and crypto FX (暗号資産FX), with a leverage fee of 0.04% per day per position. |
| Staking / Earn | Staking and crypto lending (貸暗号資産ベーシック / プレミアム). |
| Fiat deposits | Yen instant deposits and withdrawals free; large withdrawals 400 yen. |
Licences and registrations
| Jurisdiction | Entity | Licence / registration | Regulator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | GMO Coin, Inc. (GMOコイン株式会社, corporate number 7011001113188) | Crypto-asset exchange service provider, Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau No. 00006, registered 29 September 2017 (FSA register as of 30 September 2026) | Financial Services Agency (FSA) / Kanto Local Finance Bureau |
| Japan | GMO Coin, Inc. | Financial instruments business operator, Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Kinsho) No. 3188 (company statement) | Financial Services Agency (FSA) / Kanto Local Finance Bureau |
Security and audits
- All client crypto is held in cold wallets isolated from the internet; moves to hot wallets need approval from several departments.
- Multisig on supported coins, with private keys stored in several locations.
- Client crypto is separated from company holdings and client yen is held in a trust account at Nisshokin Trust Bank.
Security incidents
No security incident is recorded in the sources checked on 31 October 2026 (the company’s own channels and incident databases): coin.z.com/jp/corp/about/kaiji, coin.z.com/jp/corp/information, support.coin.z.com/api/v2/help_center/articles/s, coin.z.com/jp/news, coin.z.com/jp/news/2026/10/16663, coin.z.com/jp/news/2026/10/16675, defillama.com/hacks, hacked.slowmist.io/search, rekt.news/leaderboard
Fees
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Spot maker | -0.01% (rebate) for BTC, ETH, XRP, DAI; -0.03% for other coins on the order-book exchange (as of 31 October 2026) |
| Spot taker | 0.05% for BTC, ETH, XRP, DAI; 0.09% for other coins; no fee at the sales office (spread applies) (as of 31 October 2026) |
| Deposits | Instant yen deposits and crypto deposits free; bank-transfer charges borne by the customer (as of 31 October 2026) |
| Withdrawals | Yen withdrawals free, large withdrawals 400 yen; crypto withdrawals free (as of 31 October 2026) |
Who can use it
- Verification: Applicants must be at least 18; no upper age limit.
- Accounts only for individuals residing in Japan; residents abroad cannot open accounts.
History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 2016 | GMO Coin, Inc. is established. |
| 29 September 2017 | Registered as crypto-asset exchange service provider No. 00006 with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau. |
| 9 September 2026 | Public notice of delisting SAND, CHZ and FIL. |
Risks and caveats
- Custodial service; Japanese segregation rules apply but crypto is not covered by deposit insurance.
- Leveraged trading and crypto FX carry daily leverage fees and forced-liquidation fees (0.5% per position).
- Only for residents of Japan.
About the company
- Legal entity
- GMO Coin, Inc. (GMOコイン株式会社)
- Founded
- October 2016
- CEO
- Tomitaka Ishimura (石村 富隆), President and Representative Director
- Parent company
- GMO Financial Holdings, Inc.
- Headquarters
- Shibuya Fukuras, 1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo
Official links
- Website: coin.z.com/jp
- Fees: coin.z.com/jp/corp/guide/fees
- Licences: coin.z.com/jp/corp/about/company
- Security: coin.z.com/jp/corp/about/security
Questions and answers
Is GMO Coin regulated?
Yes. The FSA register lists GMO Coin, Inc. as crypto-asset exchange service provider No. 00006 (Kanto Local Finance Bureau), registered on 29 September 2017; it is also a registered financial instruments business operator (No. 3188).
What are GMO Coin's fees?
As of 31 October 2026 the exchange charges 0.05% taker and pays a 0.01% maker rebate on BTC, ETH, XRP and DAI; instant yen deposits, yen withdrawals and crypto withdrawals are free.
Who owns GMO Coin?
Its shareholder is GMO Financial Holdings, Inc., part of the GMO Internet group.
Can I use GMO Coin outside Japan?
No. Accounts are only for individuals residing in Japan.
Sources
- FSA - List of registered crypto-asset exchange service providers (as of 30 September 2026)
- GMO Coin - Company information
- GMO Coin - Fees
- GMO Coin - Security and client asset management
- GMO Coin - Disclosures
- GMO Coin support - Age limit
- GMO Coin support - Residents abroad
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