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Japan Launches Crypto Fund in Anticipation of Approval for Crypto-ETF Creation

Japan's SBI Crypto Fund, a joint venture between SBI Financial Services (51%) and Gumi gC Labs (49%), has launched to invest in Bitcoin and major altcoins, generating returns through staking. The fund will use portfolio rebalancing and hedging tools for risk management. Participants include Daiwa Securities Group and other Japanese firms. Mobile game developer Gumi, which holds a reserve of XRP, has seen its crypto assets nearly double in value to $86 million. This move anticipates Japan's upcoming regulatory changes. In July, parliament amended financial laws to allow cryptocurrency-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to launch on the Tokyo Stock Exchange starting in 2028. In a related development, the Nationwide Business Corporate Pension Fund, serving 1,200 SMEs, announced plans to invest about 1% of its assets in cryptocurrencies.

cryptonews.ruAyer 20:21

Japan Launches Crypto Fund in Anticipation of Approval for Crypto-ETF Creation

cryptonews.ruAyer 20:21

From 'Western Learning Ants' to Korean Pension Funds: Why Does Korean Capital Continue to Flow to the US?

Summary: "From 'Western Ants' to National Pension: Why Korean Capital Continues to Flow to the U.S.?" South Korea’s capital is increasingly moving toward U.S. markets, driven by two key investor groups. Individual retail investors, known as "Western Ants," actively trade U.S. stocks overnight, seeking exposure to major tech firms and higher returns often unavailable in Korea’s concentrated domestic market. Simultaneously, the National Pension Service (NPS), managing over $1.16 trillion in assets, is expanding its global investment footprint. Facing demographic pressures and the sheer size of its fund, NPS has steadily increased overseas allocations, with over half its financial assets now invested abroad. A recent memorandum of understanding with six top U.S. venture capital firms (including Sequoia and a16z) marks a strategic extension into Silicon Valley’s private investment ecosystem, aiming to access growth-stage tech opportunities while leveraging external managers’ expertise. While both flows reflect limitations of Korea’s home market, their risk profiles differ sharply: retail investors often pursue speculative, concentrated bets, whereas NPS must ensure long-term, diversified returns for national retirement security. This outward shift also creates macroeconomic tensions, as demand for dollars from both groups pressures the Korean won, prompting coordinated measures between NPS and the central bank to mitigate currency volatility. Ultimately, Korea’s growing financial integration with global markets—especially the U.S.—signals a broader structural shift where citizens’ wealth and pension sustainability are increasingly tied to worldwide economic dynamics.

marsbit07/29 08:06

From 'Western Learning Ants' to Korean Pension Funds: Why Does Korean Capital Continue to Flow to the US?

marsbit07/29 08:06

A Trillion-Dollar Entry Point for Pension Funds? Franklin's Bitcoin Dividend Reinvestment ETFs Come with a Built-In Selling Pressure Ceiling

Franklin Templeton filed for two ETFs on June 18 that embed a "default option" logic into Bitcoin investing. These funds—the Franklin US Equity Bitcoin Dividend Reinvestment Index ETF and the Franklin US Innovative Equity Bitcoin Dividend Reinvestment Index ETF—aim to automatically allocate a portion of investor dividends to Bitcoin, initially with a 95% stock and 5% Bitcoin allocation. The mechanism is designed for financial advisors, not retail investors. By packaging Bitcoin exposure within a standard equity fund label, advisors can bypass internal compliance restrictions against direct cryptocurrency allocation for their clients. Dividends from the stock holdings are automatically used to buy Bitcoin via spot ETFs, futures, or options. However, the structure imposes strict rebalancing rules: if Bitcoin's allocation exceeds 5%, it is trimmed back to 4.5% quarterly, with a hard cap of 20%. This means the fund becomes a systematic seller during Bitcoin price rallies. Realistically, the potential buying pressure is minimal. Based on dividend yields (approximately 1.05% for broad market, 0.52% for innovative equity), the annual inflow into Bitcoin would be a tiny fraction of the fund's assets. For comparison, Franklin's existing Bitcoin ETF ($359 million AUM) would generate only about $3.6 million in annual Bitcoin purchases—negligible against Bitcoin's daily trading volume. The innovative equity fund, heavily weighted in low-dividend stocks like Nvidia, would have even weaker buying power. The product utilizes an offshore Cayman subsidiary to hold Bitcoin, a common compliance tactic for commodity exposure in mutual funds. A key drawback for investors is the tax liability: they must pay taxes on dividends that are automatically converted into Bitcoin, requiring out-of-pocket cash for a gain they never directly receive. For the strategy to scale significantly, such funds would need to become a default or near-default option in retirement plans like 401(k)s. Recent regulatory moves, including a Trump executive order and a Department of Labor proposal offering fiduciary safe harbors for including crypto assets, could pave the way. However, widespread employer adoption likely awaits further legal clarity. Ultimately, the fund's model leverages investor inertia and automated systems, rather than convincing anyone to actively choose Bitcoin. While it creates a new, albeit small, structural buyer, its rebalancing rules also establish a built-in "selling ceiling" that could dampen price upside if similar products proliferate.

Foresight News06/26 02:48

A Trillion-Dollar Entry Point for Pension Funds? Franklin's Bitcoin Dividend Reinvestment ETFs Come with a Built-In Selling Pressure Ceiling

Foresight News06/26 02:48

Amid Market Panic Selling, Why Did Vanguard Group 'Counterintuitively' Increase Its Holdings of MSTR by $700 Million?

Amid a significant market sell-off and widespread pessimism surrounding MicroStrategy (MSTR), several major investors are increasing their positions, signaling potential confidence in a market bottom. Vanguard Group, one of the world’s largest asset managers, invested approximately $707.5 million into MSTR through two index funds—VVIAX and VMCIX—likely due to passive index-tracking requirements rather than active bullish sentiment. At the same time, the Louisiana public pension fund (LASERS) took a small exploratory position, while active managers like Jane Street and Capital International Investors substantially increased their holdings and call positions. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes also endorsed MSTR as a leveraged bet on Bitcoin. Despite concerns around leverage, refinancing risks, and potential index exclusion, these institutional moves suggest growing acceptance of MSTR as a regulated vehicle for Bitcoin exposure. Some analysts argue that MSTR acts as a volatility layer that absorbs selling pressure, shielding Bitcoin from deeper corrections. The presence of buyers during peak fear may indicate a structural market bottom is forming.

比推01/22 14:36

Amid Market Panic Selling, Why Did Vanguard Group 'Counterintuitively' Increase Its Holdings of MSTR by $700 Million?

比推01/22 14:36

Vanguard Group Enters with $700 Million, Has MSTR Hit Bottom?

Pioneer Group Invests $707 Million, Has MSTR Bottomed Out? On January 20th, MicroStrategy (MSTR) announced its largest single Bitcoin purchase of 2025, acquiring 22,305 BTC for approximately $2.13 billion. This move comes as MSTR's stock price has fallen nearly 200% from its high, sparking intense market skepticism regarding its high leverage, refinancing capabilities, and its role as a "Bitcoin central bank" caught in a monetary war between traditional and emerging financial systems. Amidst this extreme pessimism and fears of potential index exclusion triggering massive sell-offs, several key investors have begun taking significant long positions, suggesting a potential market bottom is forming. Global asset manager Vanguard, with over $12 trillion in AUM, invested approximately $707.5 million into MSTR across two of its index funds. This is largely seen as passive, rules-based buying due to MSTR's growing market cap fitting certain index criteria, but it signals MSTR's growing institutional acceptance as a compliant Bitcoin proxy. In a more cautious move, the Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS) disclosed a small $3.1 million position in MSTR, representing a tentative exploration of Bitcoin exposure by a conservative public pension fund. Actively managed funds are also making bold bets. Jane Street Group increased its MSTR shareholding by 51.72% and built a large call option position. Capital International Investors boosted its stake by over 713%. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes also named long MSTR and Metaplanet as his core trading strategy for leveraged Bitcoin exposure. Analysts suggest that MSTR has absorbed roughly 75% of the market's downside during this cycle, effectively shielding Bitcoin's spot price from steeper declines. By issuing stock near 1x mNAV, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor acted as a risk absorber, transferring new selling pressure to equity investors rather than the underlying Bitcoin market. The presence of these buyers, even during peak fear, is a critical signal. The market's structural bottom often forms not when sentiment improves, but when a select few begin to act against the extreme pessimism. Observing investor behavior toward MSTR now is essentially observing their outlook on Bitcoin's risk, expectations, and cyclical position.

Odaily星球日报01/22 03:34

Vanguard Group Enters with $700 Million, Has MSTR Hit Bottom?

Odaily星球日报01/22 03:34

U.S. Stocks, Bonds, and Currency Plummet! Danish Pension Fund "Dumps U.S. Assets," Gold Soars

A major financial shock hit US markets on January 20, with stocks, bonds, and the dollar all falling sharply. The Dow dropped 1.76%, the S&P 500 fell 2.06%, and the Nasdaq declined 2.39%. The 10-year Treasury yield surged to 4.3%, and the dollar index fell below 99. European markets also fell, and even Bitcoin dropped below $90,000. The turmoil was triggered by geopolitical tensions after former President Trump expressed interest in acquiring Greenland and threatened tariffs on European countries that opposed the move. In response, the EU considered retaliatory tariffs on $93 billion of US goods. In a significant move, Danish pension fund AkademikerPension announced it would sell all its US Treasury holdings—around $100 million—citing unsustainable US fiscal policies and Trump’s threats toward Greenland. Other Danish pension funds also reduced exposure to US assets. As investors fled dollar assets, gold soared to a record high above $4,800 per ounce, while silver also surged. In contrast, cryptocurrencies fell sharply. Central banks, including Poland’s, are increasing gold reserves as a hedge against uncertainty. Ray Dalio of Bridgewater warned that Trump’s policies are sparking a "capital war," undermining confidence in the dollar’s role as the global reserve currency. Goldman Sachs noted that recent US actions have damaged the perceived safety and predictability of US assets.

marsbit01/21 02:20

U.S. Stocks, Bonds, and Currency Plummet! Danish Pension Fund "Dumps U.S. Assets," Gold Soars