SBI Holdings Files Dual ETF Applications for Crypto and Digital Gold Exposure

SBI Holdings submits Japan’s first dual-asset spot crypto ETF proposals—one tracking Bitcoin and XRP exclusively and another blending these with gold—amid regulatory reforms and a strategic JV with Franklin Templeton.

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Summary

SBI Holdings has applied to Japan’s FSA for two ETF products: a crypto-only ETF tracking Bitcoin and XRP and a blended offering combining digital assets with gold. The filings, part of its broader strategic move following a joint venture with Franklin Templeton, come as regulatory discussions and proposed tax reforms aim to reclassify digital assets.

Terms & Concepts
  • ETF: An exchange-traded fund that offers exposure to various asset classes and is traded on stock exchanges.
  • Bitcoin: The first and largest cryptocurrency, widely recognized as a digital store of value.
  • XRP: A digital asset associated with Ripple, used for fast and efficient cross-border transactions.