Article 63-9-2Advertisement of Cryptoasset Exchange Services
第六十三条の九の二（暗号資産交換業の広告）
When a cryptoasset exchange service provider places an advertisement concerning the cryptoasset exchange service provided by it, the cryptoasset exchange service provider must indicate the following particulars, pursuant to the provisions of Cabinet Office Order:
the trade name of the cryptoasset exchange service provider;
暗号資産交換業者の商号
the fact that it is a cryptoasset exchange service provider and its registration number;
暗号資産交換業者である旨及びその登録番号
the fact that cryptoassets are not the Japanese currency or a foreign currency; and
暗号資産は本邦通貨又は外国通貨ではないこと。
the characteristics of cryptoassets specified by Cabinet Office Order as material characteristics that will affect users' judgment.
暗号資産の性質であって、利用者の判断に影響を及ぼすこととなる重要なものとして内閣府令で定めるもの
第六十三条の九の三（禁止行為）
A cryptoasset exchange service provider or its officer or employee must not engage in the following conduct:
暗号資産交換業者又はその役員若しくは使用人は、次に掲げる行為をしてはならない。
when concluding a contract for engaging in any acts set forth in the items of Article 2, paragraph (15) with a user of cryptoasset exchange service that is a counterparty or soliciting the conclusion thereof (referred to as the "conclusion, etc. of a cryptoasset exchange contract" in item (iii)), make a false representation or other representation which may mislead the counterparty with regard to the characteristics of cryptoassets and other particulars specified by Cabinet Office Order (referred to as the "characteristics, etc. of cryptoassets" in the following item);
when placing an advertisement concerning the cryptoasset exchange service provided by it, give a false representation or other representation which may mislead people with regard to the characteristics, etc. of cryptoassets;
when concluding a cryptoasset exchange contract, etc. or lacing an advertisement concerning the cryptoasset exchange service provided by it, make a representation which may facilitate purchase and sale of a cryptoasset or exchange with another cryptoasset not for the purpose of using them as payment instruments but solely for making profits; and
beyond what is set forth in the preceding three items, any conduct specified by Cabinet Office Order as being likely to weaken the protection of users of cryptoasset exchange services or hinder the provision of cryptoasset exchange services in a proper and steady manner.
Article 63-10Measures for Customer Protection
第六十三条の十（利用者の保護等に関する措置）
A cryptoasset exchange service provider must, pursuant to the provisions of Cabinet Office Order, provide explanation concerning the characteristics of cryptoassets, and information about fees and other terms and conditions of contracts pertaining to the cryptoasset exchange service, and take other measures necessary for protecting the users of cryptoasset exchange services and ensuring the provision of the cryptoasset exchange services in a proper and steady manner.
When a cryptoasset exchange service provider exchanges cryptoassets, etc. by granting credit to the user of cryptoasset exchange service, the cryptoasset exchange service provider must provide information on the terms and conditions of contracts pertaining to exchange of cryptoassets, etc. and other measures necessary for protecting the users of business pertaining to exchange of cryptoassets, etc. and ensuring the operation of the business in a proper and steady manner, in addition to the measures prescribed in the preceding paragraph, pursuant to the provisions of Cabinet Office Order.
Article 63-11Management of Users' Property
第六十三条の十一（利用者財産の管理）
A cryptoasset exchange service provider must, in connection with its cryptoasset exchange services, manage the money of the users of cryptoasset exchange services separately from its own money and entrust the users' money with a trust company, etc., pursuant to the provisions of Cabinet Office Order.
A cryptoasset exchange service provider must, in connection with its cryptoasset exchange services, manage the cryptoassets of the users of the cryptoasset exchange services separately from its own cryptoassets, pursuant to the provisions of Cabinet Office Order. In this case, the cryptoasset exchange service provider must manage users' cryptoassets (excluding cryptoassets that satisfy the requirements specified by Cabinet Office Order as being necessary for ensuring the convenience of users and achieving smooth provision of cryptoasset exchange services) by the method specified by Cabinet Office Order as being less likely to weaken the protection of users.
A cryptoasset exchange service provider must, pursuant to the provisions of Cabinet Office Order, undergo a periodic audit by a certified public accountant or by an audit corporation, with regard to the state of management under the provisions of the preceding two paragraphs.
Article 63-11-2Performance-Guarantee Cryptoassets
第六十三条の十一の二（履行保証暗号資産）
A cryptoasset exchange service provider must hold cryptoassets of the same type and same volume as the cryptoassets that satisfy the requirements specified by Cabinet Office Order prescribed in paragraph (2) of the preceding Article (hereinafter referred to as the "performance-guarantee cryptoassets" in this paragraph and Article 63-19-2, paragraph (1)) as its own cryptoassets and manage them separately from its own cryptoassets other than the performance-guarantee cryptoassets, pursuant to the provisions of Cabinet Office Order. In this case, the cryptoasset exchange service provider must manage the performance-guarantee cryptoassets by the method specified by Cabinet Office Order as being less likely to weaken the protection of users.
暗号資産交換業者は、前条第二項に規定する内閣府令で定める要件に該当する暗号資産と同じ種類及び数量の暗号資産（以下この項及び第六十三条の十九の二第一項において「履行保証暗号資産」という。）を自己の暗号資産として保有し、内閣府令で定めるところにより、履行保証暗号資産以外の自己の暗号資産と分別して管理しなければならない。この場合において、当該暗号資産交換業者は、履行保証暗号資産を利用者の保護に欠けるおそれが少ないものとして内閣府令で定める方法で管理しなければならない。
The provisions of paragraph (3) of the preceding Article apply mutatis mutandis to the status of the management under the provisions of the preceding paragraph.
第六十三条の十二（指定暗号資産交換業務紛争解決機関との契約締結義務等）
A cryptoasset exchange service provider must take the measures specified in the following items according to the categories of cases prescribed therein:
暗号資産交換業者は、次の各号に掲げる場合の区分に応じ、当該各号に定める措置を講じなければならない。
if one or more designated dispute resolution organizations for cryptoasset exchange business (meaning designated dispute resolution organizations of which type of dispute resolution services is cryptoasset exchange business; hereinafter the same applies in this Article) exist:measures to conclude a basic contract for execution of procedures with a designated dispute resolution organization for cryptoasset exchange business (meaning a basic contract for execution of procedures prescribed in Article 99, paragraph (1), item (viii); the same applies in the following paragraph) pertaining to the cryptoasset exchange service; or
指定暗号資産交換業務紛争解決機関（指定紛争解決機関であってその紛争解決等業務の種別が暗号資産交換業務であるものをいう。以下この条において同じ。）が存在する場合 一の指定暗号資産交換業務紛争解決機関との間で暗号資産交換業に係る手続実施基本契約（第九十九条第一項第八号に規定する手続実施基本契約をいう。次項において同じ。）を締結する措置
if no designated dispute resolution organization for cryptoasset exchange business exists:complaint processing measures and dispute resolution measures pertaining to the cryptoasset exchange service.
指定暗号資産交換業務紛争解決機関が存在しない場合 暗号資産交換業に関する苦情処理措置及び紛争解決措置
If a cryptoasset exchange service provider implements measures to conclude a basic contract for execution of procedures pursuant to the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the cryptoasset exchange service provider must announce the trade name or other name of the designated dispute resolution organization for cryptoasset exchange business that is the counterparty to the basic contract for execution of procedures.
暗号資産交換業者は、前項の規定により手続実施基本契約を締結する措置を講じた場合には、当該手続実施基本契約の相手方である指定暗号資産交換業務紛争解決機関の商号又は名称を公表しなければならない。
The provisions of paragraph (1) do not apply during the period specified in the following items for the respective categories of cases prescribed therein:
第一項の規定は、次の各号に掲げる場合の区分に応じ、当該各号に定める期間においては、適用しない。
if a cryptoasset exchange service provider who fell under the case set forth in paragraph (1), item (i) when the cryptoasset exchange service provider falls under the case set forth in paragraph (1), item (ii):a period specified by the Prime Minister as the period necessary for taking measures specified in paragraph (1), item (ii) when authorization is granted for the discontinuation of the dispute resolution services referred to in Article 52-83, paragraph (1) of the Banking Act as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 101, paragraph (1) following the deemed replacement of terms or when the designation is revoked pursuant to the provisions of Article 100, paragraph (1);
if a cryptoasset exchange service provider who falls under the case set forth in paragraph (1), item (i), when authorization is granted for the discontinuation of the dispute resolution services provided by the designated dispute resolution organization for cryptoasset exchange business referred to in that item pursuant to the provision of Article 52-83, paragraph (1) of the Banking Act as applied mutatis mutandis pursuant to Article 101, paragraph (1) following the deemed replacement of terms or when the designation under the provisions of Article 99, paragraph (1) of the designated dispute resolution organization for cryptoasset exchange business referred to in that item is revoked pursuant to the provisions of Article 100, paragraph (1) (excluding the case specified in the preceding item):a period specified by the Prime Minister as the period necessary for taking measures specified in paragraph (1), item (i) when the authorization is granted or the designation is revoked; or
if a cryptoasset exchange service provider falls under the case set forth in paragraph (1), item (ii), when the cryptoasset exchange service provider falls under the case set forth in paragraph (1), item (i):a period specified by the Prime Minister as the period necessary for taking measures specified in paragraph (1), item (i) when designated pursuant to the provisions of Article 99, paragraph (1).
The term "complaint processing measures" as used in paragraph (1), item (ii) means to have a person specified by Cabinet Office Order as one who has expert knowledge and experience with regard to consultation regarding complaints on consumer affairs that the consumer made against the service provider or in other areas of consumer affairs to engage in the provision of advice or guidance to employees or other workers who engage in the business of processing complaints from the users or any other measures specified by Cabinet Office Order as similar thereto.
第一項第二号の「苦情処理措置」とは、利用者からの苦情の処理の業務に従事する使用人その他の従業者に対する助言若しくは指導を消費生活に関する消費者と事業者との間に生じた苦情に係る相談その他の消費生活に関する事項について専門的な知識経験を有する者として内閣府令で定める者に行わせること又はこれに準ずるものとして内閣府令で定める措置をいう。
The term "dispute resolution measures" as used in paragraph (1), item (ii) means to seek resolution of a dispute with the user through the authorized dispute resolution procedures or any other measures specified by Cabinet Office Order as similar thereto.
Section 3 Supervision
第三節 監督
Article 63-13Books of Accounts and Documents
第六十三条の十三（帳簿書類）
A cryptoasset exchange service provider must, pursuant to the provisions of Cabinet Office Order, prepare and maintain the books of accounts and documents on its cryptoasset exchange business.
第六十三条の十四（報告書）
A cryptoasset exchange service provider must, pursuant to the provisions of Cabinet Office Order, prepare a written report on its cryptoasset exchange business for each business year and submit it to the Prime Minister.
In addition to the written reports specified in the preceding paragraph, a cryptoasset exchange service provider (limited to one who engages in the act set forth in Article 2, paragraph (15), item (iii) or (iv)) must, pursuant to the provisions of Cabinet Office Order, prepare a written report on the amount of users' money and the volumes of users' cryptoassets under the management in connection with the cryptoasset exchange services and other particulars concerning the management of these amounts for each period specified by Cabinet Office Order, and submit it to the Prime Minister.
Documents concerning finance, an audit report prepared by a certified public accountant or audit corporation regarding these documents, and other documents specified by Cabinet Office Order must be attached to the written report referred to in paragraph (1).
第一項の報告書には、財務に関する書類、当該書類についての公認会計士又は監査法人の監査報告書その他の内閣府令で定める書類を添付しなければならない。
Documents proving the amount of users' money and the volumes of users' cryptoassets under the management in connection with the cryptoasset exchange services and other documents specified by Cabinet Office Order must be attached to the written report referred to in paragraph (2).