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Japanese Firms Turn to Bitcoin and XRP as SBI Crypto Accounts Reach 2 Million

SBI VC Trade reached two million accounts as Japanese companies increased Bitcoin and XRP adoption for treasury diversification efforts nationwide. Corporate services including staking stable

AnonymousCryptoCompass newsroom
July 7, 2026
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Japanese Firms Turn to Bitcoin and XRP as SBI Crypto Accounts Reach 2 Million
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  • SBI VC Trade reached two million accounts as Japanese companies increased Bitcoin and XRP adoption for treasury diversification efforts nationwide.
  • Corporate services including staking stablecoins and lending expanded SBI’s offerings beyond traditional cryptocurrency trading for businesses.
  • Ripple partnership continues supporting blockchain payments while SBI pursues stronger competition against Coincheck and bitFlyer across Japan’s crypto market steadily.

 

SBI VC Trade has surpassed two million registered accounts as Japanese companies increasingly adopt Bitcoin and XRP for corporate treasury management and shareholder reward programs. According to the SBI VC Trade, companies are using its premium corporate service, SBIVC for Prime, to diversify reserves and introduce cryptocurrency-based shareholder benefits. Instead of purchasing digital assets for speculative trading, many firms now include Bitcoin and XRP in bonus and loyalty programs designed for investors.

Moreover, SBI believes the growing number of registrations indicates that this approach is gaining wider acceptance among Japanese businesses. As a result, cryptocurrency is becoming part of corporate financial planning rather than remaining a tool for retail investors alone.

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Corporate Services Drive SBI’s Growth Strategy

SBI VC Trade’s latest milestone also reflects its recent expansion through acquisitions and new digital asset products. The exchange reached the two million account mark on July 6 following the integration of users from VCTRADE and BITPOINT after SBI Holdings acquired BITPoint Japan in April.

Additionally, SBI said it now offers the largest selection of staking assets among Japanese cryptocurrency exchanges. This gives both individual and corporate clients additional opportunities to earn passive income from supported digital assets.

According to SBI, businesses continue showing interest in services that extend beyond buying and selling cryptocurrencies. Consequently, the exchange has focused on building products that support treasury management, shareholder engagement, and long-term digital asset participation.

Besides expanding staking services, SBI entered Japan’s regulated stablecoin market last month by introducing trading support for Ripple’s RLUSD and the yen-backed JPYSC token. The company later launched lending services for the new tokens, allowing eligible users to generate returns by lending digital assets.

Ripple Partnership Strengthens SBI’s Blockchain Expansion

SBI’s relationship with Ripple remains a central part of its blockchain strategy in Japan. Through the SBI Ripple Asia joint venture, both companies have continued promoting blockchain-based payment infrastructure across the country’s financial sector. According to SBI, the partnership supports efforts to modernize Japan’s prepaid payments market while expanding practical use cases for Ripple technologies and the XRP Ledger. At the same time, the exchange continues adding services built around Ripple-related digital assets.

Meanwhile, SBI is also strengthening its position against Japan’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. Coincheck still leads the market with approximately 2.62 million registered accounts, while bitFlyer remains another major competitor. However, SBI continues expanding through acquisitions, corporate services, staking products, and regulated stablecoin offerings as it pursues a larger share of Japan’s growing digital asset market.

SBI VC Trade’s two million account milestone highlights the growing role of Bitcoin and XRP within Japan’s corporate sector. At the same time, the exchange continues expanding its blockchain ecosystem through staking services, stablecoins, corporate treasury solutions, and its long-standing partnership with Ripple.

Also Read: Ripple Executive Says Washington Cannot Ignore 67 Million American Crypto Holders

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