SHIB Joins BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL in Japan Lending Push via SBI VC Trade

Cover image via U.Today Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by our writers are their own and do not represent the views of U.Today. The financial and market information provided on U.Today is intended for informational purposes only. U.Today is not liable for any financial losses incurred while trading cryptocurrencies. Conduct your own research by contacting financial experts before making any investment decisions. We believe that all content is accurate as of the date of publication, but certain offers mentioned may no longer be available. 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement You Might Also Like Sun, 04/26/2026 - 05:09 Shiba Inu Hits 1.58 Million Holders as Adoption Grows By Caroline Amosun HOT Stories OpenAI Foundation CFO Joins $1 Billion XRP Treasury; Bitcoin's Worst Case by May 2026 Detailed by Expert Trader; $183 Million 'Capital Flight' Hits Ethereum ETFs Amid DeFi Hack Wave - Morning Crypto Report Ripple Vet Doubts $10K XRP Price Target 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. Advertisement 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. You Might Also Like Thu, 10/30/2025 - 13:30 Shiba Inu Team Breaks Silence on $1.7 Trillion Asset Manager ETF Inclusion By Tomiwabold Olajide 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 added 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. SHIB cannot be used directly at checkout, but it can be converted into Rakuten Cash, which is accepted across more than five million merchant locations via Rakuten Pay. By listing SHIB alongside leading cryptocurrencies on a regulated platform, access expands within a structured financial environment. #Shiba Inu (SHIB) News #Ethereum #Bitcoin #XRP #Solana