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"Major Japanese asset managers consider launching Bitcoin and virtual asset investment products"

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Minseung Kang

Summary

  • Major Japanese asset managers are reported to be considering launching investment products for Bitcoin and other virtual assets.
  • Major asset managers, including Nomura Holdings, are preparing virtual asset-based investment products.
  • The industry assessed that the likelihood of Japanese institutional funds' market entry has increased.
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Major Japanese asset managers are reportedly considering launching investment products for virtual assets (cryptocurrencies), including Bitcoin (BTC).

On the 24th (local time), the crypto-focused media Bitcoin Magazine (Bitcoin Magazine) reported via X (formerly Twitter) that "Nomura Holdings (Nomura) and other major Japanese asset managers are preparing Bitcoin and other virtual asset-based investment products."

Specific product structures or launch timing have not been disclosed; however, the industry assesses that the likelihood of Japanese institutional funds entering the market has increased.

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Minseung Kang

minriver@bloomingbit.ioBlockchain journalist | Writer of Trade Now & Altcoin Now, must-read content for investors.
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