Gumi Launches Cryptocurrency Fund SBI Crypto Fund I in August

TOKYO, Jul 28 (Pulse News Wire) – gumi Inc. (3903.T) announced the launch of its cryptocurrency fund, SBI Crypto Fund I, on August 1, 2026.

The fund was established through a partnership with SBI Financial Services Co., Ltd. and received investments from multiple stakeholders, including Nomura Holdings Inc. The fund aims to bridge the crypto asset market with Japanese companies by investing in leading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and providing liquidity. The fund's mission includes creating synergies among participating companies' strengths to develop next-generation financial products. It plans to integrate traditional financial security and compliance expertise with cutting-edge crypto asset management strategies.

Additionally, the fund intends to accumulate operational data to prepare for future regulatory changes and the potential introduction of crypto-related ETFs in Japan. In collaboration with its partners, gumi will focus on strategic areas such as combining traditional assets with cryptocurrencies to enhance portfolio performance and meet customer needs safely and efficiently. The fund also seeks to establish itself as a leader in shaping the crypto asset market through innovative research and development initiatives. gumi, founded in 2007, operates two main businesses: Neo Media Entertainment and Neo Crypto. Its Neo Crypto division focuses on active management of XRP and other digital assets, along with portfolio optimization and fund operations.

The company’s capital stands at ¥15.41 billion as of April 2026.