[SBI VC Trade & BITPOINT Merger Commemoration] Announcement of Special Annual Rate Crypto Lending Program

SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Tomohiko Kondo; hereinafter "the Company"), a consolidated subsidiary of SBI Holdings, Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Chairman and President: Yoshitaka Kitao) engaged in crypto asset exchange business, will begin accepting applications for the "[SBI VC Trade & BITPOINT Merger Commemoration] Special Annual Rate Crypto Lending Program - Three Tokens at Once! CANTON 50% Annual Rate, USDC 10% Annual Rate, ZPG 10% Annual Rate" starting from Thursday, April 2, 2026.

The Company merged with BITPOINT Japan Co., Ltd. with an effective date of April 1, 2026, embarking on a new beginning. Through this merger, by concentrating group management resources in the rapidly growing crypto asset sector, we will maximize the knowledge and expertise cultivated by both companies to further improve customer convenience and provide new services.

To commemorate the merger, we are offering special annual rates for lending Canton Coin (CANTON), USD Coin (USDC), and Zipang Coin (ZPG).

"Lending Crypto Assets" is our affectionate term for our lending and crypto asset lending services. By lending your crypto assets to us for a specified period, you can receive a usage fee (rental fee).

Please take this opportunity to enjoy the appeal of crypto assets.

Currently, VCTRADE services and BITPOINT services offer different services, and this special annual rate applies only to VCTRADE services.

【Special Annual Rate Lending Conditions】

If we receive applications from many customers and the total quantity exceeds the maximum limit set for each token by the Company, applications may be waitlisted even within the application period.

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【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 financial groups, to provide a full lineup of crypto asset trading services. As a crypto asset exchange, Type 1 Financial Instruments Business Operator, and Electronic Payment Instruments Exchange Operator, we operate under a robust security system, offering not only crypto asset trading but also crypto asset management services and corporate services. Furthermore, we are creating innovative services and businesses based on "customer-centricity," such as being the first in Japan to handle the stablecoin USD Coin (USDC).

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

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The Company will continue to realize services from a customer perspective, based on the "customer-centricity" advocated by the SBI Group. We kindly ask for your continued patronage.

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＜Precautions when using crypto assets and electronic payment instruments＞

Crypto assets and electronic payment instruments, unlike "fiat currencies" such as Japanese Yen or US Dollar, are not guaranteed in value by the government or other entities.

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

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

Crypto assets and electronic payment instruments may lose their value due to the failure of the transfer record mechanism.

If the Company goes bankrupt, there is a possibility that deposited money, crypto assets, and electronic payment instruments cannot be returned.

Crypto assets and electronic payment instruments can only be used for payment if the recipient agrees.

There are other points to note when trading crypto assets and electronic payment instruments handled by the Company. Before starting transactions, please thoroughly read the "Comprehensive Service Agreement," "Crypto Asset Trading Explanation (Pre-Contract Document)," and "Electronic Payment Instrument Trading Explanation (Pre-Contract Document)" for each service, fully understand the transaction details, mechanisms, and risks, and make transactions at your own discretion.

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

Trade Name: SBI VC Trade Co., Ltd.

Type 1 Financial Instruments Business: Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Kinsho) No. 3247

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

Electronic Payment Instruments Exchange Business: Kanto Local Finance Bureau No. 00001

Member Association: Japan Virtual and Crypto Asset Exchange Association (Membership No. 1011)