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General · 22 June 2026

Japanese pension fund to put 1% into crypto

Japanese pension fund to put 1% into crypto

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It's a rare move for cautious pension money, and a sign crypto is creeping into mainstream finance, though the fund is small. The National Business Corporate Pension Fund, with about $136m under management, plans to start in the 2026 financial year, Japanese media report. Worth roughly $1.4m, the stake will track a basket of coins, framed as a hedge against a weakening dollar.

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