Definition
SBI Crypto Pool is a Bitcoin mining pool operated by SBI Crypto, a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan's SBI Holdings financial group. SBI Crypto began self-mining Bitcoin and related coins in 2017 and opened its pool to outside participants in March 2021, making it one of the larger institutionally backed pools to emerge from a traditional finance company. Its hashrate share is typically a small single-digit percentage of the network.
Payout model
SBI Crypto offers Pay Per Share (PPS) and Full Pay Per Share (FPPS) payout options, oriented toward miners who want predictable, smoothed income. As with other pools, exact fees and minimum payout thresholds are set by the operator and can change over time.
Notable for
SBI Crypto is distinctive for its parent company's roots in regulated financial services, and parts of its pool service have been developed with data-center partners. It illustrates a broader trend of established financial and energy firms entering Bitcoin mining as an institutional business line rather than as hobbyist or startup ventures.
For payout mechanics see FPPS, and for general structure see mining pool.
See live pool share in the pool centralization tracker.
In Simple Terms
SBI Crypto Pool is a Bitcoin mining pool operated by SBI Crypto, a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan’s SBI Holdings financial group. SBI Crypto began…