On 22 December 2025, the fine folks at Bybit made a grand announcement-like dropping a Christmas gift, but instead of joy, it’s a farewell party for Japanese residents. Starting in 2026, their accounts will be gradually put on a diet of restrictions, biologically akin to sending your favorite pet to the naughty corner. If you’re a Japanese resident and receive a residency notice, you’ll need to pass a Level 2 Identity Verification (proof of address/KYC 2)-a lovely little quiz to prove you’re not an alien-by 22 January 2026. Fail that, and your access to bybit.com will be as limited as a beach in winter.