Is Zaif a Scam? Regulation Check 2026
The Zaif entry was pulled from the FSA (Japan) register. This is what the public record returns.
Verdict
The record clears Zaif: it holds FSA (Japan) licence Registered, which clears it to offer trading in Japan.
How to verify on the official register
| Regulator | FSA (Japan) FSA (Japan) |
| Licence Number | Registered |
| Regulated Entity | Zaif |
| Founded | 2015 |
What FSA (Japan) regulation means
Under FSA (Japan), an exchange must ring-fence client funds in segregated accounts, carry negative balance protection, and open its books to independent audit. A complaint can be filed with FSA (Japan) directly.
What the FSA (Japan) registration buys you
- Client funds ring-fenced in segregated accounts, apart from Zaif's own capital
- Negative balance protection, so a loss cannot run past the deposit
- A direct line to FSA (Japan) for a complaint should Zaif leave one unresolved
- Independent financial audits of Zaif, run on a schedule under FSA (Japan) oversight
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zaif a scam or legitimate?
The record clears Zaif. It holds FSA (Japan) licence Registered, and FSA (Japan) ranks among the most respected financial regulators, the entry confirms in public on the FSA (Japan) register.
How do I check Zaif's FSA (Japan) licence?
Open the official FSA (Japan) site and run its register search. Key in licence Registered or the entity name; the entry returns Zaif's authorisation status and the exact scope of its permissions.
Are my funds safe with Zaif?
Under FSA (Japan), Zaif is required to hold client funds in segregated bank accounts, walled off from company money, cover that stands even if Zaif runs into trouble.
What protection do I have as a Zaif client in Japan?
In Japan, Zaif answers to FSA (Japan). On the record that means segregated client funds, negative balance protection (losses cannot run past your deposit), and a direct channel to file a complaint with FSA (Japan).
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