Zaif is a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange that was founded in 2014 by Tech Bureau Corp. The exchange was created to provide a secure and reliable platform for users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. The founders of Zaif are Takao Asayama, Hisashi Oki, and Yusuke Otsuka. Asayama is the CEO of Tech Bureau Corp, while Oki and Otsuka serve as directors of the company.

Zaif launched in March 2015 and quickly gained popularity in Japan due to its user-friendly interface and low trading fees. The exchange supports a variety of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple, as well as several altcoins. Zaif also offers margin trading and a mobile app for users to access their accounts on the go.

Zaif is headquartered in Osaka, Japan, and is regulated by the Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA). The exchange has faced some challenges in the past, including a hack in September 2018 that resulted in the loss of $60 million worth of cryptocurrencies. However, Zaif has since taken steps to improve its security measures and has continued to operate as a popular cryptocurrency exchange in Japan.