Japan’s Biggest Brokerages Open a New Door for Bitcoin and Ethereum Investment
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Major Japanese brokerages SBI and Rakuten are launching in-house Bitcoin and Ethereum investment trusts to simplify crypto access for retail investors.Summary
Japan’s leading online brokerages, SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities, are developing in-house Bitcoin and Ethereum investment trusts. By integrating crypto exposure directly into existing brokerage platforms, these companies aim to remove the friction of separate exchange accounts for retail investors. This initiative, supported by Japan's evolving regulatory framework under the Financial Services Agency, aligns with a broader trend of incorporating digital assets into the mainstream financial system, potentially paving the way for spot crypto ETFs by 2028.
(Source：BeInCrypto)