A veteran of finance, technology and digital assets, the executive takes the top role at Binance Japan as the exchange navigates a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Binance Japan has appointed Arisa Toyosaki (pictured) as managing director, general manager and representative director, effective 1 July, succeeding Takeshi Chino, who has led the cryptocurrency exchange’s Japan business since 2022. Toyosaki brings experience across traditional finance, technology and digital assets The leadership transition comes as Binance Japan enters what it describes as its next stage of growth and regulatory development. Chino, who oversaw the launch of Binance