bitFlyer

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bitFlyer is a Bitcoin exchange and marketplace that enables its customers to buy and sell bitcoins. The site offers an application programming interface which allows the clients to access and control their accounts, using custom written software. In addition, it offers businesses e-commerce payment services that can transfer Bitcoin to provide users with secure trading.

TypePrivate
Founded2014
HQTokyo, JPMap
Websitebitflyer.com
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Employees (est.) (Sept 2020)126(+3%)
Cybersecurity ratingAMore

Key People/Management at bitFlyer

Yuzo Kano

Yuzo Kano

CEO
Andy Bryant

Andy Bryant

COO
Midori Kanemitsu

Midori Kanemitsu

CFO & Pr
Hideki Hamada

Hideki Hamada

CFO, bitFlyer USA
Yuto Takei

Yuto Takei

CISO
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bitFlyer Office Locations

bitFlyer has an office in Tokyo
Tokyo, JP (HQ)
Midtown Tower 8F, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku
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bitFlyer Financials and Metrics

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Founding Date

2014

bitFlyer total Funding

$36.1 m

bitFlyer latest funding size

$1.75 m

Time since last funding

4 years ago

bitFlyer investors

Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Recruit Strategic Partners, SBI Investment, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Digital Currency Group, GMO VenturePartners, Mizuho Financial Group, Dentsu Digital Holdings, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Venture Labo Investment Co.
bitFlyer's latest funding round in February 2017 was reported to be $1.8 m. In total, bitFlyer has raised $36.1 m
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bitFlyer Operating Metrics

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Daily Trading Volume

$50 b

Trading Volume

$250 b
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bitFlyer Cybersecurity Score

Cybersecurity ratingPremium dataset

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94/100

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bitFlyer News and Updates

September 21, 2020

Crypto exchange bitFlyer integrates with PayPal

Leading cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer has announced an integration with global payments platform PayPal.
September 09, 2020

Most New Customers at Japanese Exchange BitFlyer Are in Their 20s

More than 30% of new customers at bitFlyer, a major Japanese crypto exchange, are in their 20s, the exchange said.
July 10, 2020

Brave Browser Partners With bitFlyer to Expand BAT’s Reach in Japan

The crypto exchange will build a BAT wallet for Brave as it helps the cryptocurrency grow in Japan.
June 23, 2020

Crypto Exchanges Must Stop Acting Like Casinos in Wake of Robinhood Suicide: bitFlyer COO

Crypto exchanges need to do more to protect customers and prevent tragic deaths in the wake of the Robinhood suicide, believes bitFlyer COO Joel Edgerton.
December 05, 2019

BitFlyer launches ‘Instant Buy’ for cryptocurrency purchases via credit cards

Today, leading cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer has announced the launch of Instant Buy on its Buy/S...
August 23, 2019

Ethereum now available on bitFlyer Buy/Sell

Cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer has announced it is adding Ethereum (ETH) to its Buy/Sell trading p...
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 bitFlyer Frequently Asked Questions

  • When was bitFlyer founded?

    bitFlyer was founded in 2014.

  • Who are bitFlyer key executives?

    bitFlyer's key executives are Yuzo Kano, Andy Bryant and Midori Kanemitsu.

  • How many employees does bitFlyer have?

    bitFlyer has 126 employees.

  • Who are bitFlyer competitors?

    Competitors of bitFlyer include Bitstamp, Koinex and BTCBOX.

  • Where is bitFlyer headquarters?

    bitFlyer headquarters is located at Midtown Tower 8F, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo.

  • Where are bitFlyer offices?

    bitFlyer has an office in Tokyo.

  • How many offices does bitFlyer have?

    bitFlyer has 1 office.