SBI VC Trade Reaches 2M Users as Japan Firms Adopt XRP and Bitcoin

SBI VC Trade surpassed 2 million registered accounts as of July 6, 2026, reaching this milestone one year after crossing the one-million mark. The surge reflects growing corporate adoption as Japanese businesses integrate digital assets into treasury diversification, shareholder rewards, and cross-border payments. Sustained yen weakness has driven companies to allocate reserves to cryptocurrencies through SBI's institutional platform SBIVC for Prime, while listed firms increasingly offer XRP and Bitcoin as shareholder rewards instead of traditional gift cards.

Japanese Corporations Adopt XRP and Bitcoin for Treasury and Rewards

SBI VC Trade reports rising interest from listed firms offering XRP and Bitcoin (BTC) as shareholder rewards, replacing traditional incentives such as gift cards and vouchers with digital assets. Companies are using SBIVC for Prime to allocate part of their reserves to cryptocurrencies instead of holding cash alone as the Japanese yen faces sustained weakness. SBI Group's partnership with Ripple has advanced XRP's use in real-world payments, corporate incentives, and enterprise financial services within Japan's digital economy.

SBI VC Trade Expands Stablecoin Offerings in 2025-2026

SBI VC Trade became Japan's first exchange to support USDC in 2025. This year the exchange expanded its lineup with JPYSC, the country's first yen-backed trust-type stablecoin, and Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin. The exchange is preparing to launch a stablecoin lending service.

SBI Group Announces $289 Million Bitbank Acquisition and XRP Products

SBI Group recently announced plans to acquire Bitbank in a $289 million deal that would raise its combined crypto assets under management to roughly ¥1.1 trillion. Earlier this year the company unveiled plans to introduce XRP-linked investment products on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, targeting approximately $32 billion in assets under management within the next three years.

FAQ

When did SBI VC Trade reach 2 million accounts?
SBI VC Trade surpassed 2 million registered accounts as of July 6, 2026, one year after crossing the one-million mark.

What stablecoins does SBI VC Trade support?
SBI VC Trade became Japan's first exchange to support USDC in 2025, then added JPYSC (Japan's first yen-backed trust-type stablecoin) and Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin this year. The exchange is preparing to launch a stablecoin lending service.

What is SBI Group's Bitbank acquisition target?
SBI Group announced plans to acquire Bitbank in a $289 million deal that would raise its combined crypto assets under management to roughly ¥1.1 trillion.