The Japan Blockchain Association: Supporting the Development of Crypto Assets (Virtual Currencies)
The Japan Blockchain Association (JBA) is a general incorporated association established to contribute to the future development of the Japanese economy. As economic globalization advances and IT technology continues to evolve, the JBA conducts educational activities, proposes initiatives, and conducts research to ensure that blockchain technology—which underpins the creation and circulation of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin—becomes a reliable and secure mechanism supporting the development of the next-generation Japanese economy.
Originally operating under the name Japan Association of Digital Asset Operators (JADA), established on September 12, 2014, the organization was reorganized into the Japan Blockchain Association (JBA) on April 15, 2016. The
primary objective of its activities is to contribute to the development of the Japanese economy by fostering the sound growth of crypto assets (virtual currencies) and blockchain technology, improving the business environment, and establishing mechanisms to protect users.
The association aims to promote the crypto-asset (virtual currency) business in Japan and to establish and enforce voluntary guidelines to support the smooth resolution of emerging issues and disputes. It also proposes the
application of blockchain technology to social infrastructure and engages in activities such as making policy recommendations to the government and other entities. Its
office is located in Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, and it is committed to conducting trustworthy activities as a well-defined organization.
