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Japanese Pension Fund to Invest in Cryptocurrency

A corporate pension fund in Japan, representing around 1,200 small and medium-sized businesses, is set to allocate approximately 1% of its assets to cryptocurrency investments.

Editorial StaffJune 21, 20261 MIN READ
Japanese Pension Fund to Invest in Cryptocurrency

A corporate pension fund in Japan is reportedly planning to invest about 1% of its total assets in cryptocurrencies. This fund serves around 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises.

The decision reflects a growing interest in digital assets among institutional investors, although the specific motivations behind this allocation remain unclear.

As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, this move by the pension fund could signal a broader acceptance of crypto investments within traditional financial frameworks.

Updates

Update at 05:15 UTC on 2026-06-22

The Block reported The National Business Corporate Pension Fund plans to allocate roughly 1% of its assets to crypto, according to Coinpost.

Sources: The Block