Japanese Financial Giants SBI and Rakuten Develop Crypto Investment Trusts Amid Regulatory Shifts

Japanese Financial Giants SBI and Rakuten Develop Crypto Investment Trusts Amid Regulatory Shifts

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Japanese financial firms SBI and Rakuten are reportedly developing in-house cryptocurrency investment trusts. This strategic move aligns with Japan's recent cabinet approval of a bill that reclassifies crypto under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, signaling a maturing regulatory landscape for digital assets in the country.

The push comes after Japan's cabinet approved a bill last month that would reclassify crypto under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.