SBI VC Trade Implements 'BIMI' Email Authentication with Corporate Logo

SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Tomohiko Kondo; hereinafter 'the Company'), a consolidated subsidiary of SBI Holdings, Inc. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Chairman, President & CEO: Yoshitaka Kitao) engaged in crypto asset exchange, has implemented 'BIMI'*, an authentication technology that displays the company's corporate logo on emails sent to customers, effective Monday, March 30, 2026. By adopting this technology, the Company aims to reduce the number of customers falling victim to phishing scams by allowing them to distinguish between legitimate emails from the Company and spoofed emails based on the presence of the corporate logo.

* BIMI stands for 'Brand Indicators for Message Identification.' It is an email authentication technology that displays a company's brand logo within the mailbox for emails that have passed authentication protocols such as DMARC, as a countermeasure against spoofing. DMARC is an advanced email authentication technology that verifies whether an email was legitimately sent from the domain displayed; BIMI works in conjunction with this to prove the legitimacy of the email.

In recent years, security threats from emails impersonating companies have been on the rise. In particular, tactics involving emails that impersonate financial institutions to lure users to phishing sites are becoming more sophisticated and frequent. It is difficult for customers to deal with these threats on their own, making it an urgent task for companies to implement certain countermeasures from the perspective of customer protection. Previously, the Company has strengthened security measures by making two-factor authentication mandatory as of September 3, 2025, and adding an 'email authentication' method in addition to existing authentication methods.

As part of further security enhancements, the Company has now introduced BIMI, which ensures that only emails sent by the company display its logo in the email service.

With this implementation, the Company's corporate logo will be displayed on official emails sent to customers*, allowing recipients to visually verify the legitimacy of the sender. In addition to aiming to reduce phishing damage, the Company expects that the increased visibility of its emails will make it easier for customers to receive important notices and communications.

There is no burden on customers to perform any new settings for this implementation. The Company will continue to strengthen its security measures to ensure that customers can use its services with peace of mind.

* Applies to BIMI-compatible email clients.

About SBI VC Trade

Under the slogan 'Crypto Assets are also SBI,' SBI VC Trade leverages the comprehensive strength of the SBI Group, one of Japan's largest internet-based financial groups, to provide a full lineup of services for crypto asset trading. As a crypto asset exchange operator, Type I Financial Instruments Business operator, and Electronic Payment Instrument Exchange operator, we maintain a high-security system. We are committed to creating innovative services and businesses based on our 'customer-centric principle,' including crypto asset management services, corporate services, and the domestic launch of the stablecoin USDC.

Official Website: https://www.sbivc.co.jp/

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The Company will continue to realize services from the customer's perspective, based on the 'customer-centric principle' upheld by the SBI Group. We appreciate your continued patronage.

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(SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd.)

<Important Notes on Using Crypto Assets and Electronic Payment Instruments>

Unlike 'legal tender' such as Japanese Yen or US Dollars, the value of crypto assets and electronic payment instruments is not guaranteed by any government or other entity.

Crypto assets and electronic payment instruments may incur losses due to price fluctuations.

For electronic payment instruments denominated in foreign currencies, the value in Japanese Yen may decrease due to exchange rate fluctuations compared to the time of purchase.

The value of crypto assets and electronic payment instruments may be lost due to the failure of the transfer recording system.

In the event of the Company's bankruptcy, it may not be possible to return deposited money, crypto assets, or electronic payment instruments.

Crypto assets and electronic payment instruments can only be used for payment with the consent of the recipient.

There are other points to note when trading crypto assets and electronic payment instruments handled by the Company. Before starting to trade, please carefully read the 'General Terms and Conditions of Service,' 'Crypto Asset Trading Manual (Document delivered prior to contract conclusion),' and 'Electronic Payment Instrument Trading Manual (Document delivered prior to contract conclusion)' for each service, and fully understand the transaction details, mechanisms, and risks before making your own decisions.

If you lose your private key, you may not be able to use your crypto assets or electronic payment instruments and may lose their value.

Trade Name: SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd.

Type I Financial Instruments Business: Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Kinsho) No. 3247

Crypto Asset Exchange Operator: Kanto Local Finance Bureau No. 00011

Electronic Payment Instrument Exchange Operator: Kanto Local Finance Bureau No. 00001

Member Association: Japan Cryptoasset Business Association (Member No. 1011)