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SBI looking to set up joint crypto ventures with foreign firms
15.2.2021
SBI Holdings is reportedly considering mergers and acquisitions as a means of solidifying a potential deal
Japan’s SBI in Talks Over Joint Venture to Make Crypto a Core Revenue Source
15.2.2021
SBI's founder and CEO Yoshitaka Kitao said his firm would turn the planned crypto venture into a core source of profitability
What SEC Crackdown? Japanese Giant SBI Starts Offering XRP Lending
4.2.2021
The bond between the Japanese securities and crypto giant SBI and Ripple remains as strong as ever – with the former’s crypto exchange extending its crypto lending offerings to XRP.
SBI launched crypto lending for bitcoin (BTC) late last year for customers of its wholly owned SBI VC Trade crypto...
Japan’s SBI Adds XRP to Cryptocurrency Lending Service
4.2.2021
Users of SBI's cryptocurrency exchange can lend XRP for a return of 0.1% per annum
Finance giant SBI expands cryptocurrency lending service to XRP
4.2.2021
After launching its crypto lending service in late 2020, SBI has now added support for XRP
Japan to Have Blockchain-Based Stock Exchange in 2022
29.1.2021
The exchange reportedly planned by SBI and SMFG is expected to be the first of its kind in Japan
SBI Holdings and SMFG to launch digital securities exchange in 2022
28.1.2021
The upcoming digital stock exchange is expected to be the first Japanese exchange to trade digital securities using blockchain technology
Japan Rallies Behind XRP as Ripple Faces US Litigation
22.1.2021
Unlike the U.S., Japan considers XRP to be a cryptocurrency, not a security
Nomura and Ripple Partner SBI Holdings Support XRP, Reject Token’s Categorization as Security
30.12.2020
As XRP continues to plummet in value due to Ripple’s turmoil with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the token seems to find some support in Japan, as crypto exchanges in the nation have refused to delist it. Nomura and Key Ripple Partner Keep Supporting XRP, Reject US...
XRP is a Crypto Asset in Japan, Not a Security, Ripple Partner SBI Claims
28.12.2020
The SBI Holdings statement refers to a research article by Sadakazu Osaki of the Nomura Research Institute indicating under Japanese law XRP is a "cryptocurrency asset" and not a security
Japanese financial giant SBI acquires crypto trading firm B2C2
16.12.2020
Japanese financial services firm SBI has acquired a 90% stake in trading firm B2C2, hopes to attract institutional investors into crypto
SBI’s Acquisition of Crypto Firm Helps the Asian Giant Create Full-Fledged Digital Asset Trading Desk
16.12.2020
Japanese financial group SBI Financial Services has announced the acquisition of the United Kingdom-based crypto services firm B2c2 for an undisclosed amount. The purchase helps the Asian financial giant to become one of the mainstream financial institutions to have a full-fledged digital asset...
Japan’s Biggest Crypto Bull SBI Makes M&A Charge in UK Liquidity Firm Deal
15.12.2020
Japanese banking and securities giant SBI Holdings has had a bullish year in crypto – and it isn’t done with 2020 yet. The firm has announced its first meaningful overseas crypto acquisition deal, snapping up the UK-based crypto liquidity provider and brokerage B2C2 for an undisclosed sum.
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SBI Teams Up With Swiss SIX Exchange to Offer Institutional Crypto Services in Singapore
8.12.2020
An SBI Holdings subsidiary and SIX Digital Exchange will offer digital asset services for institutional investors in Singapore
Japanese SBI and Swiss SIX plan joint crypto venture in Singapore
8.12.2020
The new platform aims to establish an institutional corridor between Europe and Asia
Ripple-SBI Bond Intensifies Again with XRP Lending Plans in Pipelines
25.11.2020
There appears to be no end in sight for the crypto bullishness for long-standing Japanese Ripple partner and financial services provider SBI – with the firm’s SBI VC Trade crypto exchange this week announcing the launch of crypto lending service, with firm plans to start allowing XRP holders...
Leading Japanese Financial Firm SBI Holdings Rolls Out Crypto Lending Services
24.11.2020
A subsidiary of SBI Holdings said it's launched a service allowing users to ‘lend’ bitcoin to the firm and earn an interest at the rate of 1% annually in return
Japanese financial giant SBI debuts Bitcoin lending service
24.11.2020
SBI plans to add support for Ether and XRP lending in the near future
Japanese Exchange FXCoin and SBI to Pilot Crypto Remittance Platform
4.11.2020
Japanese crypto exchange FXCoin is teaming up with a number of companies including the financial giant and exchange operator SBI to work on a price volatility-resistant cryptoasset remittance solution.
Per Nikkei, the exchange will begin a pilot for its new solution later this month, with...
Japan is the ‘leading candidate’ for Ripple's new headquarters: SBI Holdings CEO
30.10.2020
Japan is firming up at the most likely new headquarters for Ripple if it leaves its San Francisco offices