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# 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

## 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](https://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. [↗](https://support.coin.z.com/hc/ja/articles/115004732388)
- The FSA register lists GMO Coin as crypto-asset exchange service provider No. 00006 of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau, registered 29 September 2017. [↗](https://www.fsa.go.jp/menkyo/menkyoj/kasoutuka.pdf)
- The order-book exchange pays a maker rebate: -0.01% for BTC, ETH, XRP and DAI, and -0.03% for other coins. [↗](https://coin.z.com/jp/corp/guide/fees/)
- Client yen is kept in a trust account at Nisshokin Trust Bank, separate from the company's own funds. [↗](https://coin.z.com/jp/corp/about/security/)
- GMO Coin is wholly part of the GMO group; its listed shareholder is GMO Financial Holdings. [↗](https://coin.z.com/jp/corp/about/company/)

## 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](https://www.fsa.go.jp/menkyo/menkyoj/kasoutuka.pdf) |
| 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](https://coin.z.com/jp/corp/about/company/) |

## 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](https://coin.z.com/jp/corp/about/kaiji/), [coin.z.com/jp/corp/information](https://coin.z.com/jp/corp/information/), [support.coin.z.com/api/v2/help_center/articles/s](https://support.coin.z.com/api/v2/help_center/articles/search.json?query=不正), [coin.z.com/jp/news](https://coin.z.com/jp/news/), [coin.z.com/jp/news/2026/10/16663](https://coin.z.com/jp/news/2026/10/16663/), [coin.z.com/jp/news/2026/10/16675](https://coin.z.com/jp/news/2026/10/16675/), [defillama.com/hacks](https://defillama.com/hacks), [hacked.slowmist.io/search](https://hacked.slowmist.io/search/), [rekt.news/leaderboard](https://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](https://coin.z.com/jp/)
- Fees: [coin.z.com/jp/corp/guide/fees](https://coin.z.com/jp/corp/guide/fees/)
- Licences: [coin.z.com/jp/corp/about/company](https://coin.z.com/jp/corp/about/company/)
- Security: [coin.z.com/jp/corp/about/security](https://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)](https://www.fsa.go.jp/menkyo/menkyoj/kasoutuka.pdf)
- [GMO Coin - Company information](https://coin.z.com/jp/corp/about/company/)
- [GMO Coin - Fees](https://coin.z.com/jp/corp/guide/fees/)
- [GMO Coin - Security and client asset management](https://coin.z.com/jp/corp/about/security/)
- [GMO Coin - Disclosures](https://coin.z.com/jp/corp/about/kaiji/)
- [GMO Coin support - Age limit](https://support.coin.z.com/hc/ja/articles/360041604534)
- [GMO Coin support - Residents abroad](https://support.coin.z.com/hc/ja/articles/115004732388)

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