bitFlyer USA Launches Services in West Virginia, USA

bitFlyer Holdings, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Yuzo Kano; hereinafter "the Company") is pleased to announce that its U.S. subsidiary, bitFlyer USA, Inc. (hereinafter "bitFlyer USA"), will commence offering cryptocurrency trading services to residents of West Virginia, USA, starting July 6, 2026. Account opening (customer onboarding) for residents of the state will also begin on the same day.

With this service launch, bitFlyer USA's service area will expand to 49 U.S. states and Washington D.C., including West Virginia. This brings the company closer to its goal of providing services nationwide, with only Nevada remaining as a non-service state.

In the United States, offering cryptocurrency-related services requires compliance with varying state-specific regulations and licensing requirements. bitFlyer USA has been preparing for service provision in West Virginia through a phased approach. After obtaining the Money Transmitter License in the state in February 2026, and completing the necessary preparations, customer onboarding will commence on July 6, 2026.

bitFlyer USA will continue to expand its cryptocurrency trading platform's service area, focusing on security, reliability, and compliance, while accurately responding to the regulatory requirements of each state.

Main Services Available in West Virginia

Customers residing in West Virginia will be able to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies through bitFlyer USA. In addition to a user-friendly web and mobile environment for beginners, experienced traders can utilize real-time order book trading on the "Lightning Exchange," advanced order functions, and API connectivity. Customer assets are protected by advanced security measures, including cold storage, multi-signature wallets, and a robust compliance framework.

About bitFlyer USA

bitFlyer USA is the U.S. entity of our group. Since its establishment in 2014, our group has been providing cryptocurrency trading services in Japan, the United States, and Europe. bitFlyer USA offers cryptocurrency trading services in the U.S. with a focus on regulatory compliance, security, and reliability.

About bitFlyer Group

bitFlyer, Inc. was founded in 2014 with the mission to "Make the world simpler with blockchain." The company offers services including the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies, achieving the No. 1 spot in Bitcoin trading volume in Japan for 10 consecutive years*. Since its inception, bitFlyer has provided secure, reliable, and user-friendly services to its customers, operating with a strong emphasis on security and legal compliance. In addition, through bitFlyer USA Inc. and bitFlyer EUROPE S.A., the company has expanded its business beyond Japan to the United States and Europe, operating as a global cryptocurrency exchange. Furthermore, bitFlyer Blockchain, Inc. has developed and provides its proprietary blockchain "Miyabi," which is adopted for the underlying systems of tokens listed on cryptocurrency exchanges. Moving forward, the group will leverage its synergies to contribute to the societal implementation of blockchain technology and the sound development of the cryptocurrency market, aiming to become Asia's No. 1.

Official Website: https://bitflyer.com

* Based on data compiled by bitFlyer from JVCEA and other publicly available sources (annual trading volume including CFDs and futures, 2016-2025).

【Important Notes (Please Read Carefully)】

Cryptocurrencies are not legal tender.

Cryptocurrencies can be used as a means of payment only with the consent of the recipient.

Buying, selling, or exchanging cryptocurrencies involves risks, and you may incur losses due to price fluctuations. Cryptocurrency prices may fall due to changes in supply and demand, movements in commodity prices, fiat currencies, other markets, or changes in circumstances related to cryptocurrencies.

Over-the-counter (OTC) derivative transactions involving crypto assets are subject to price fluctuations due to changes in the supply and demand balance for these transactions on our platform, as well as indirect effects from the price movements of the underlying crypto assets. This can lead to losses.

OTC derivative transactions involving crypto assets allow for trading with a transaction amount that can be larger than the deposited margin. Therefore, due to fluctuations in the supply and demand balance for these transactions or the price movements of the underlying crypto assets, the transaction amount may move unfavorably beyond the deposited margin, resulting in losses exceeding the amount of the deposited margin.

For OTC derivative transactions involving crypto assets, the deposited margin is 50% or more of the transaction amount, and the transaction amount is no more than twice the deposited margin (this applies to individual customers). For details on deposited margin, please refer to "What is bitFlyer Crypto CFD?"

When buying or selling cryptocurrencies or exchanging them for other cryptocurrencies on our retail service, customers bear the spread, which is the difference between the buying and selling prices. Fees, other costs, and calculation methods for buying/selling cryptocurrencies, exchanging them for other cryptocurrencies, and engaging in OTC derivative transactions involving crypto assets are as specified in "Fee List/Taxes."

OTC derivative transactions involving crypto assets are bilateral transactions conducted with the company as the counterparty.

Please review the contents of the pre-contract disclosure documents carefully and conduct transactions at your own discretion and responsibility.

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