SBI Holdings has launched XRP Ledger research with DSRV to strengthen Japan–Korea remittance rails and pursue cross-border regulatory harmonization. The collaboration aims to improve settlement efficiency and regulatory alignment for regional payments.
SBI Holdings is broadening an XRP-based rewards program under its CEO, rolling the incentive across more companies in the group. The move reinforces corporate-level support for token incentives and could boost XRP utility among investors and customers.
Startale Group and SBI Holdings announced JPYSC, a yen-denominated stablecoin backed by a trust bank and built to meet Japan’s regulatory framework, targeting a Q2 2026 launch. This would be the first trust-backed yen stablecoin in Japan.
SBI Holdings president Yoshitaka Kitao has voiced support for Ripple’s newly unveiled 2026 plans to grow the XRP Ledger ecosystem, a notable endorsement from a major Japanese financial group.
SBI Holdings will issue on-chain bonds that pay interest in XRP as part of a push to expand crypto-linked financial products. The offering ties a traditional debt instrument to the altcoin and could influence demand and liquidity for XRP.
SBI Holdings will acquire a controlling stake in Singapore-based crypto exchange Coinhako through its subsidiary SBI Ventures Asset Pte. Ltd., strengthening the Japanese group's footprint in Asia's regulated digital-asset markets. The move signals a push to build a regional hub for compliant crypto services.
SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao denied the firm holds $10 billion in XRP, while confirming a substantial equity stake in Ripple Labs. The clarification aims to quell rumors about extreme token concentration and underscore SBI’s strategic tie to Ripple.
SBI Holdings has announced plans to acquire Singapore-based crypto platform Coinhako as part of a wider push to grow its digital footprint across Asia. The deal signals SBI’s intent to strengthen retail and institutional offerings in Southeast Asian markets.