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SBI Holdings, Inc.

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SBI Holdings Plans to Launch a BTC and XRP Dual-Asset Crypto ETF

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SBI Group plans to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs and multi-asset crypto trusts in Japan, targeting $31.5 billion in assets under management within three years. The launch depends on reforms in crypto fund regulations and taxation, with potential separate taxation starting in 2027 and ETF trading by 2028. SBI aims to utilize its extensive distribution network to reach Japanese investors.

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SBI Group Plans Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Japan

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Japan's largest brokerages, SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities, are launching in-house Bitcoin and Ethereum investment trusts for retail investors, allowing them to invest through existing brokerage accounts. This move aims to simplify access to crypto assets, aligning with Japan's regulatory changes that classify crypto as financial instruments. The trusts will provide familiar protections for investors, although they will not own the Bitcoin directly, incurring management fees. The Financial Services Agency is expected to approve spot crypto ETFs by 2028, potentially expanding the market significantly.

- Japan's largest online brokerages, SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities, are developing in-house Bitcoin and Ethereum investment trusts for retail investors, aiming to simplify access to digital assets.  
- These trusts allow investors to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies through existing brokerage accounts, eliminating the need for separate exchange accounts or wallets.  
- With regulatory changes underway, this move reflects increasing interest in integrating crypto into traditional finance, promising familiar protections for retail investors amid a competitive market landscape.

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Japan’s Biggest Brokerages Open a New Door for Bitcoin and Ethereum Investment

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Japan's major brokerages, including SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities, are set to launch crypto investment trusts for retail investors. SBI plans to offer funds developed by SBI Global Asset Management, focusing on assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. This shift allows investors to access crypto through existing securities accounts, simplifying participation. Nomura and Daiwa are also developing similar products, while Japan's Financial Services Agency is revising regulations to include cryptocurrencies in investment trusts by 2028.

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SBI, Rakuten, Nomura line up to launch crypto investment trusts: Report

SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities are set to launch cryptocurrency investment trust products, pending regulatory approval. A survey indicates that 11 out of 18 brokerage firms are considering similar offerings. SBI plans to sell funds from its subsidiary, while Rakuten aims to develop products for smartphone transactions. Japan's Financial Services Agency is amending laws to allow cryptocurrencies in investment trusts, with a potential tax reduction on trading profits from 55% to 20% by 2027.

Japanese Securities Firms Plan to Launch Cryptocurrency Investment Trusts

SBI Holdings Inc. (OTCMKTS:SBHGF) shares gapped up from $19.24 to $21.65 before trading on Friday, with a trading volume of 20 shares. Zacks Research upgraded the stock to a "hold" rating, maintaining a consensus rating of "Hold". The company's market cap is $6.62 billion, with a PE ratio of 3.45. SBI, a Japan-based financial services conglomerate, integrates traditional finance with fintech innovations. Despite the upgrade, analysts suggest there are better investment options available.

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SBI Holdings has submitted a letter of intent to acquire a stake in crypto exchange Bitbank, aiming to make it a consolidated subsidiary as part of its digital asset expansion. This move coincides with Japan's plans to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, potentially effective by fiscal 2027. The Bitbank acquisition follows SBI's absorption of Bitpoint and its planned majority stake in Coinhako, along with a new Visa partnership for credit cards that convert rewards into cryptocurrencies.

- SBI Holdings has submitted a letter of intent to acquire a stake in Bitbank to consolidate it into its digital asset business.  
- This deal coincides with Japan's initiative to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, potentially effective by fiscal 2027.  
- The acquisition strategy follows SBI's previous moves, including the absorption of Bitpoint and a majority stake in Coinhako, alongside a new Visa partnership for credit card rewards in cryptocurrencies.

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SBI Holdings eyes stake in crypto exchange Bitbank to build digital asset powerhouse

SBI Holdings is currently in talks to potentially acquire Bitbank, which would bolster their efforts to secure crypto exchanges as subsidiaries. This move comes as a part of their strategy to expand their presence in the crypto market in Japan, where regulatory conditions have been becoming more favorable. The discussions highlight SBI Holdings' increasing focus on the crypto industry.

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SBI looks to acquire Bitbank in Japan's consolidating crypto exchange market, expanding its portfolio amid regulatory progress.

Coinpost Terminal, a Japanese cryptocurrency media outlet, has partnered with RootData to enhance its investment insights. This collaboration will utilize RootData's comprehensive data through its API, providing improved market intelligence to local investors and financial institutions in Japan. Coinpost, a subsidiary of SBI Group, is focused on delivering secure services and expanding its Web3 presence through B2B events and conferences like WebX.

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