Bank of Japan committee member Koichi Kano joins QCP Group to lead digital asset expansion in the Japanese market.
QCP Group has appointed Koichi Kano as its Head of Japan. Kano joins the digital asset firm with 25 years of experience in global financial markets, having previously held senior trading and management roles in FX and Fixed Income at Citigroup.
Kano’s background includes serving as a member of the Bank of Japan’s Forex Markets Committee from 2017 to 2019. Since moving into the blockchain sector in 2019, he has participated in several international initiatives, including Project Guardian with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Project Agora with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).
The appointment comes as Japan adjusts its digital asset landscape to allow for greater institutional participation. QCP Group has reported an increase in interest from Japanese institutional clients for access to derivatives, spot trading, and structured products.
Melvin Deng, CEO of QCP Group, said: “Koichi’s deep institutional experience, regulatory insight and proven track record in both legacy markets and blockchain projects make him the perfect person to lead our Japan efforts. We’re confident he’ll help us deliver even stronger solutions for our institutional clients in the region.”
Kano will be responsible for leading QCP’s expansion in Japan and managing relationships with clients and regulators. The firm intends to strengthen its local presence to support institutional-grade access to digital assets in accordance with local regulations.
Koichi Kano, Head of Japan at QCP Group, said: “Japan’s digital asset ecosystem is maturing fast, and QCP’s regulated platform, institutional-grade products and regional reach position us perfectly to support the next wave of growth.”
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