Zaif

https://zaif.jp

https://x.com/zaifdotjp

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Zaif (zaif.jp) — identity and operator

Zaif is a Japanese centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) that offers retail and related services such as “easy trading” (broker-style), order-book trading, recurring buys/accumulation, staking, and other ancillary services presented on its service site. (zaif.jp)

The exchange is operated by Zaif Inc. (株式会社Zaif), a Japanese company whose corporate profile (as published on its official corporate site) lists: (corp.zaif.jp)

• Company name: 株式会社Zaif (Zaif Inc.)
• Established: April 12, 2016
• Head office address: Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo (〒107-0062 東京都港区南青山5-11-9)
• Representative Director & President: Naoki Ishihara (石原 直樹)
• Business: Crypto-asset exchange business (暗号資産交換業)
• Registration number: Kinki Local Finance Bureau Commissioner No. 00001 (近畿財務局長 第00001号)
• Self-regulatory association membership: Japan Virtual and Crypto assets Exchange Association (JVCEA)

Ownership / group relationship (as stated by Zaif)

Zaif Inc.’s corporate profile lists its shareholder as Nex Group Co., Ltd. (株式会社ネクスグループ). (corp.zaif.jp)

Separately, Zaif’s corporate news states that the operator previously named Caica Exchange Co., Ltd. (株式会社カイカエクスチェンジ) changed its trade name to Zaif Inc. (株式会社Zaif), effective November 1, 2023 (re-published as a notice dated April 5, 2024). (corp.zaif.jp)

Historical context (high-level)

Zaif launched in the mid-2010s and is widely described as one of Japan’s earlier exchanges; it is also documented as having suffered a major hot-wallet hack on September 14, 2018, followed by a restructuring/transfer to new management. (coinmarketcap.com)

Official site and X (Twitter) account

Requested identifiers (as provided):

text Website: https://zaif.jp X (Twitter): https://x.com/zaifdotjp

Zaif’s corporate site links to a Twitter/X presence via the Twitter icon in its footer/navigation, indicating that the exchange maintains an official social-media account. (corp.zaif.jp)