The Japanese government's pension investment fund is soliciting information to seek diversified investments, including assets such as cryptocurrencies and gold

ChainCatcher News, the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) of Japan announced on the 19th that it will seek information on investment diversification. It is looking for information on low-liquidity assets that are not currently invested in, including Bitcoin, as well as gold, forests, farmland, and more.

Currently, GPIF diversifies its investments into traditional assets such as domestic and foreign stocks and bonds, as well as alternative assets like infrastructure and real estate. As of the end of December 2023, it manages approximately 225 trillion yen in assets, making it the largest pension fund in the world.