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SHIB Joins BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL in Japan Lending Push via SBI VC Trade
TL;DR
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is now part of SBI VC Trade's lending program in Japan, alongside major cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH. This inclusion allows users to earn yields on SHIB through a 28-day lending term.
Key points
- Shiba Inu (SHIB) included in SBI VC Trade's lending program
- Users can earn yields on SHIB through a 28-day lending term
- SHIB's inclusion in Japan's Green List enables regulated services
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SBI VC Trade
As reported by a Shiba Inu-focused X account with the handle Shibizens, Shiba Inu (SHIB) is included in SBI VC Trade's lending expansion in Japan.
SBI VC Trade continues its "Rent Coin" lending program with Shiba Inu among the supported assets. Shibizens indicated that the latest "rentcoin" campaign confirms SHIB remains part of the active lending lineup.
SHIB included in SBI VC Trade lending expansion in Japan
SBI VC Trade continues its "Rent Coin" lending program with Shiba Inu officially listed among supported assets. The latest campaign confirms SHIB remains part of their active lending lineup.
🔸 Asset: SHIB
🔸 Term: ~28… pic.twitter.com/ErgLUQQj6n— Shibarium | SHIB.IO (@Shibizens) May 1, 2026
The exchange supports lending for major crypto assets, including BTC, ETH, XRP and Solana (SOL). Users lock up their crypto for a set time (28 days) and in return receive a yield paid in the same cryptocurrency.
This comes after SHIB's inclusion in Japan's Green List, placing it within a regulated framework and enabling services like lending and yield generation.
SHIB's recent developments
T. Rowe Price recently filed an amended S-1 for its Price Active Crypto ETF, which it first filed for in October. The new filing details an actively managed fund that aims to give investors exposure to a range of digital assets, custodied by Anchorage Digital Bank.
The ETF may invest in a rotating mix of five to 15 cryptocurrencies from a broad list, including Shiba Inu, using quantitative models to try to outperform the FTSE US Listed Crypto Index.
SHIB has a dedicated asset description in the filing: it is identified as an Ethereum-based crypto asset created in August 2020 by Ryoshi.
In separate news, Rakuten Wallet has Shiba Inu to its platform in Japan, enabling users to trade SHIB against the yen and convert Rakuten Points directly into the asset. The move connects SHIB to one of the country's largest consumer ecosystems, where loyalty points are earned through everyday activity.
Q&A
What is SBI VC Trade's lending program for Shiba Inu (SHIB)?
SBI VC Trade's lending program allows users to lend Shiba Inu (SHIB) for a term of approximately 28 days and earn yields paid in SHIB.
How does the lending process work for SHIB on SBI VC Trade?
Users lock up their SHIB for a set period, and in return, they receive a yield in the same cryptocurrency at the end of the term.
Why is Shiba Inu (SHIB) significant in Japan's crypto market?
SHIB's inclusion in Japan's Green List allows it to operate within a regulated framework, enabling lending and yield generation services.
