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#JapaneseSecuritiesFirmsCryptoInvestmentTrusts Japanese securities firms are moving toward offering crypto investment trusts (i.e., trust/fund products that give crypto exposure via a normal securities account), driven by Japan’s ongoing regulatory shift. What’s being reported (most recently): SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities plan to offer crypto investment trust products, according to a Nikkei report dated May 16, 2026, with other large brokerages indicating they may follow once rules are finalized. (bittimes.net) In a survey of 18 major brokerages, 11 reportedly said they would consider launching such products after the regulatory framework is implemented. (bingx.com) Why this is becoming possible: Japan is preparing to treat crypto more like a financial product under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) framework, including insider-trading rules and disclosure frameworks—a big prerequisite for “investment trust” style products. (clb.go.jp) If you tell me your goal, I’ll tailor it: 1) Explain how a crypto investment trust differs from holding BTC/ETH on an exchange (fees, custody, taxes, liquidity) 2) List the firms mentioned and what each is likely to offer (trust vs ETF vs related equities funds) 3) Turn this into a Japan timeline checklist (2026–2028 key dates to watch)$BNB $XRP $USDC @Binance News