Description
Gate Japan株式会社, founded in June 2016 and headquartered in Tokyo, is the Japan-licensed entity of the global Gate cryptocurrency exchange group, registered with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau as a crypto-asset exchange business (登録番号 第00018号) and a member of the Japan Virtual and Crypto assets Exchange Association and the Japan Cryptoasset Business Association. The company provides a suite of crypto services: a simple one-tap retail purchase/sale service (販売所) supporting JPY and purchases from as little as 1 yen, a professional order-book trading venue (取引所) with continuous liquidity, corporate payment solutions to help businesses accept crypto payments and reach global customers, and an OTC desk offering dedicated account management for large block trades. It leverages the broader Gate group's global infrastructure, licensing (12+ jurisdictions), and asset custody expertise. The company previously operated the c0ban (RYO) cryptocurrency exchange service, which it has announced is being discontinued. Clients include retail crypto investors and businesses seeking crypto payment integration or large-volume trading services in Japan.