S.BLOX, a Sony Group company, has started handling the NIGHT token, becoming the first domestic crypto asset exchange operator registered with Japan's Kanto or Kinki finance authorities to offer the token, according to the company. The listing marks Midnight's first supported exchange in Japan and opens a new access point for NIGHT in one of the world's most tightly regulated digital asset markets.

Midnight confirmed the development on its official X account:

NIGHT is now available on @sblox_official, a Sony group company, marking Midnight's first supported exchange in Japan. 🇯🇵

This milestone expands access to the Midnight ecosystem in one of the world's most established digital asset markets and reflects our continued commitment to… pic.twitter.com/DgFhpTvGQM

— Midnight (@MidnightNtwrk) August 24, 2026

First Registered Exchange in Japan to List NIGHT

S.BLOX announced that it has started handling NIGHT, making it the first domestic crypto asset exchange operator registered with Japan's Kanto or Kinki finance authorities to offer the token. For Midnight, the achievement is especially noteworthy as it marks the network's first exchange operation in Japan with support.

As a Sony Group-affiliated operator, S.BLOX now offers a regulated solution for users looking to engage with the privacy-first blockchain space. The platform relaunched as S.BLOX in 2023 after Sony took over the exchange formerly operated under the Whalefin name, making it one of the most visible examples of a major Japanese conglomerate running a licensed domestic crypto venue. Midnight confirmed the development on its official X account, stating that the listing broadens access to its ecosystem in Japan and deepens its reach throughout the region.

The milestone carries particular weight because Japan has historically maintained very stringent certification standards for digital asset exchanges. Japan was among the first major economies to establish a national licensing regime for crypto asset exchanges under its Payment Services Act, with registered operators supervised under a framework administered through bodies such as the Kanto and Kinki finance bureaus. For projects, being listed on a registered domestic exchange — as a regulated entity rather than only on an offshore platform — is a significant step.

Launch Campaign Offers Up to ¥14,000 in NIGHT

Alongside the listing, a campaign has been introduced to encourage early participation. Eligible users can earn up to ¥14,000 worth of NIGHT, depending on the conditions of the campaign. The exchange is also offering additional incentives around the listing, injecting a retail element into the launch from the outset.

A New Regulated Gateway for the Midnight Ecosystem

NIGHT is the native token of Midnight, a privacy-focused blockchain ecosystem. Using zero-knowledge technology, Midnight makes selective disclosure possible with private data — information can remain private yet still be verified when needed.

Its arrival on S.BLOX provides the project with direct access to Japan's regulated exchange environment and a new platform for the development of its local community.

The listing also highlights Midnight's close relationship with the wider Cardano ecosystem. Midnight is developed by Input Output, the engineering company behind Cardano, and is designed as a partner chain within that ecosystem. S.BLOX already provides market access to crypto-related tokens on Cardano, and the addition of NIGHT links the two ecosystems for Japanese customers.

Japan Listing Expands NIGHT's Global Exchange Reach

NIGHT had already gained access to international crypto trading venues, but the S.BLOX launch adds a different type of distribution: a locally registered Japanese exchange. Japan's domestic market operates within a more regulated system than many offshore crypto exchanges.

For Midnight, the S.BLOX listing creates a compliant entry point into a major Asian market while supporting its efforts to build a stronger regional presence. The move also gives Japanese users a more direct connection to the Midnight ecosystem as the project continues expanding its community and infrastructure.

With S.BLOX now supporting NIGHT, Midnight has secured its first officially supported exchange presence in Japan, combining regulated market access with a launch campaign worth up to ¥14,000 in NIGHT rewards.