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.) (Dec 2019)134

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

3 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

Y, 2017Jan, 2018

Daily Trading Volume

$50 b

Trading Volume

$250 b
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bitFlyer Online and Social Media Presence

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bitFlyer News and Updates

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...
July 02, 2019

BitFlyer to Resume Opening New Accounts After One Year Voluntary Suspension

BitFlyer suspended its exchange service after an inquiry from Japan's Financial Services Agency.
April 13, 2018

bitFlyer vamps up its security system

This story was delivered to BI Intelligence "Fintech Briefing" subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here. Japanese cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer is reportedly revising its user verification process, amid increasing criticism from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) about its…
January 24, 2018

Satoshi to Bitcoin: Everything you need to know

All you need to know about the smallest unit of Bitcoin. The post Satoshi to Bitcoin: Everything you need to know appeared first on Computer Business Review.
January 23, 2018

Cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer lands in EU

This milestone for bitFlyer could mark a major stride forward toward a future of regulated cryptocurrency, rather than the doom many believe regulation will bring. The post Cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer lands in EU appeared first on Computer Business Review.

 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 134 employees.

  • Who are bitFlyer competitors?

    Competitors of bitFlyer include Bitstamp, Koinex and OKEx.

  • 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.