Shota O.

Anti-Money Laundering Officer @ JPYC.Inc.

About

Working at JPYC to focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) in the stablecoin domain, with a primary emphasis on designing and implementing Know Your Transaction (KYT) frameworks, on-chain monitoring systems, and risk-based compliance aligned with FATF standards. This transition builds on my experience at BeInCrypto, where I cover the intersection of crypto, Web3, and global finance. My work has centered on explaining how blockchain technology, regulation, and macroeconomics reshape financial systems, with a particular focus on stablecoin flows, liquidity dynamics, and regulatory developments. I have produced data-driven analysis on on-chain activity, including transaction patterns and capital flows, and translated complex policy and technical topics into structured, research-backed narratives. My reporting also includes interviews with leading economists and institutional investors such as Dr. Alicia García-Herrero (Natixis, ex-IMF) and Max Gokhman (Franklin Templeton), bridging perspectives between traditional finance and digital assets. Before this, I worked with Huobi Global and MEXC on Japan-focused research and marketing, gaining hands-on insight into exchange operations, user behavior, and market structure. At Pheasant Network, I contributed to partnerships and Layer-2 ecosystem development, deepening my understanding of cross-chain infrastructure and network growth. At JPYC, I will apply this combined background to build practical AML and KYT systems tailored to stablecoin issuers operating under Japan’s regulatory framework. My focus is to move beyond analysis and contribute directly to compliance architecture — designing scalable, real-time monitoring frameworks that improve risk detection while maintaining usability in decentralized environments.

Country

Japan

City

Greater Tokyo Area

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Communication, Interviewing, Web3, Blockchain, Localization, Cryptocurrency, English, Web Content Writing, News Writing, Journalism, Online Journalism, Market Research, Event Planning, Translation, Writing, Research, Business English, Social Media, Sales

Experience

Anti-Money Laundering Officer

JPYC.Inc.

2026-4 - Present · 6 mos

Tokyo, Japan

Journalist

BeInCrypto

2023-1 - 2025-11 · 2 yrs 11 mos

● Produce original, fact-based articles covering the Crypto, Web3, and Fintech industries, ensuring accuracy and neutrality. ● Conduct in-depth research on on-chain and technical data, transforming complex insights into accessible content for readers. ● Interview industry leaders, projects, and key stakeholders, providing exclusive coverage and thought leadership. ● Drive localization and market growth in Japan by tailoring content and promoting BeInCrypto’s products to resonate with local audiences. Career Highlights: ● 2023 – Mar 2024: Worked as a journalist focused on the Japanese crypto market. ● Apr – May 2024: Contributed to global news writing for BeInCrypto. ● Jun 2024 – Jul 2025: Specialized in Learn articles for BeInCrypto Japan, providing educational content to onboard new users. ● Aug 2025 – Present: Engaged in APAC news writing and feature stories (published on the global domain), while also handling editorial responsibilities for BeInCrypto Japan (BICJ). Achievements: ● Articles have been featured multiple times on Google Discover, boosting visibility and readership. ● Played a key role in the growth of BeInCrypto Japan, which has become one of Japan’s leading crypto media outlets in just over 2.5 years.

Business Development Assistant

Pheasant Network

2023-12 - 2024-9 · 10 mos

Remote

● Organized and executed marketing events, enhancing the project visibility. ● Initiated and maintained strategic partnerships, successfully conducting joint on-chain events with prominent Layer 2 projects. ● Managed social media channels, effectively tweeting project announcements and transactional analytics to engage the community stakeholders. ● Conducted targeted research on emerging blockchain protocols to identify strategic business opportunities.

Internship Trainee

HTX

2022-10 - 2023-1 · 4 mos

● Organized and managed operational tasks such as hosting AMAs, seasonal campaigns, and community events. ● Conducted comprehensive research on Japanese blockchain companies associated with Huobi. ● Performed editorial duties including proofreading, summarizing, and translating research articles for publication in Japanese. ● Managed a vibrant community group with over 3,500 members, fostering engagement and brand awareness.

Business Development

MEXC

2022-8 - 2022-10 · 3 mos

Remote

● Identified and reached out to key opinion leaders (KOLs) and influencers to promote MEXC Global campaigns and increase user acquisition. ● Conducted strategic outreach on social media platforms to build partnerships and boost engagement within the Japanese market.

Internship

N.Avenue

2022-4 - 2022-10 · 7 mos

Tokyo

[Long-term internship] N.avenue, Tokyo April 2022-Present Internship writer, and researcher for Coindesk Japan, and NFTmu! beta. Duties: • Writing a few articles regarding abstracts of assigned alt-coin's protocol based on reading decent resources namely official docs, whitepaper, telegram, and whatsoever. • Researching associated with NFT collections as well as NFT projects to write manuscripts regarding NFT projects, and post tweets about them both in English and Japanese. • Translating NFT, and Crypto information in English into Japanese on an as-needed basis.