Since April last year, companies seeking to do crypto trade in Japan have to register with JFSA. So far, 16 companies, including all major stock exchanges, have been authorized in the country, with the exception of Sikkich, the agency has reviewed the application for approximately 5 months.
The fact is that Coincheck has no license, said Mitori Kanamatsu, Chief Financial Officer of Beltfior. Bitcoin.com: "Now people think that they need to use safe exchanges, SOURCE https://news.bitcoin.com/japan-unfazed-exchange-hack-realizing-cryptocurrencies-not-blame/
