SHx Lists on BitTrade, Marking Stronghold's Entry into Japan

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stronghold today announced that SHx, the native token of the Stronghold ecosystem, is now live on BitTrade, a crypto asset exchange licensed by Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA).

The listing gives users in Japan direct access to SHx through Buy/Sell trading and Auto-Invest. Crypto lending and order-book exchange trading are also planned for the platform.

Why it matters

With BitTrade, SHx becomes available to Japanese traders through a fully licensed domestic exchange. Japan runs one of the most regulated crypto markets in the world, and getting SHx listed on an FSA-licensed exchange means clearing a bar most tokens don't clear. It's proof Stronghold can operate inside serious regulatory frameworks, and it's the template for expanding across the rest of Asia.

What's live at launch

• Buy/Sell: two-way JPY quotes, available day one
• Auto-Invest: recurring purchases for long-term holders

A quote from CEO, Tammy Camp

"Japan reflects the values we care about: trust, compliance, and financial innovation. Partnering with BitTrade to list SHx marks our official entry into the market, built on strong regulatory foundations and partners who share our vision for the future of finance. It's the first step in our broader APAC strategy."

About Stronghold

Stronghold is a fintech infrastructure company enabling fast, secure pay-by-bank and embedded payments through developer-first APIs. We help businesses streamline transactions with reliable, compliant, and scalable payment solutions. Our SHx token powers governance across the Stronghold ecosystem, live across four networks, Stellar, Ethereum, Solana, and XRPL, fostering engagement and alignment with our community. By combining financial infrastructure with a multi-chain token, we're building a more accessible, efficient, and future-ready digital economy.

About BitTrade

BitTrade Inc. is a Financial Services Agency (FSA)-registered crypto asset exchange operator in Japan, providing secure and reliable cryptocurrency trading services. With a wide range of supported crypto assets and robust security measures, BitTrade offers an accessible platform for users to start investing in crypto assets, even with a small amount.

Crypto Asset Exchange Service: Registered with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau, No. 00007
Type 1 Financial Instruments Business: Registered with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Kinsho), No. 3295