SBI exchange sees rising corporate demand for BTC, XRP amid weak yen

SBI VC Trade, an exchange under Japan's SBI Group, stated that corporate demand for BTC and XRP is on the rise as companies seek to diversify their assets amid the yen's persistent weakness. The company added that its "SBIVC for Prime" service, designed for corporate and large-scale investors, has seen a significant increase in interest. According to the exchange, Japanese firms are adjusting their fund management strategies in response to the weak yen by incorporating cryptocurrencies into their reserve assets, which has driven the service's popularity. Furthermore, a growing number of companies are opting to use BTC and XRP as part of their shareholder incentive programs. Meanwhile, SBI VC Trade announced that its number of registered accounts surpassed two million as of July 6, more than doubling from one million in 2025.