# Japan's biggest brokers just opened crypto to millions

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Podcast: [Token Metrics Daily Pulse](https://stenobird.com/podcast/token-metrics-daily-pulse-325615)
Published: 2026-05-17T14:18:51+00:00
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## Resource

SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities are launching crypto investment trusts. Nomura is next in line. Millions of Japanese retail investors are about to get crypto access. TradFi isn't coming. It's already here. Today's key developments: • The Clarity Act cleared the Senate Banking Committee in a bipartisan 15-9 vote, but analysts are flagging significant hurdles before it becomes law. • Lombard Finance migrated $1B in Bitcoin assets away from LayerZero to Chainlink, citing reliability and security concerns. • Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) announced a $1.5B bond buyback and is openly contemplating Bitcoin sales for the first time. 📰 Read the full Daily Pulse: https://pulse.tokenmetrics.com/p/japan-s-biggest-brokers-just-opened-crypto-to-millions-may-17-2026?utm_source=spreaker&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=daily_pulse_podcast 🔔 Subscribe for daily crypto market updates! ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always do your own research. #crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #dailypulse #tokenmetrics Sign up for the Daily Pulse at tokenmetrics.com

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