B2C2, a prominent cryptocurrency market maker, is reportedly aiming to raise $200 million in a new funding round. This initiative is partially intended to reduce the 90% stake currently held by SBI Holdings, the Japanese financial services giant that acquired B2C2 in 2020. According to CoinDesk, the funding will come from external investors. This move signals B2C2's continued growth and independence within the SBI Group. The company, regulated by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), operates globally with offices in London, the United States, and Japan, providing liquidity and trading services to institutional clients. The funding could fuel further expansion and innovation within the crypto trading space. Reducing SBI's stake may allow for greater operational autonomy and potentially attract new strategic partnerships for B2C2. ```