SBI Holdings, Mesh and Money Forward are reportedly setting up a Japan-based JV to build stablecoin payment infrastructure. The move signals crypto’s shift from speculation to real-world rails — but key details like ownership, licensing and launch timing are still unclear.
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XRP is stuck in a tight range near $1.15, but the real focus is XRPL v3.3.0, which could supply the next catalyst. Bulls are watching resistance, support at $1.05, and fresh network upgrades — but for now, it’s still a market waiting for proof, not hype.
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Japan may be edging toward its first spot Bitcoin ETF as regulators consider moving crypto investment products into a securities-style regime. The shift could open the door to wider institutional access by 2028, but for now it’s still a policy direction, not an approved launch.
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Japan is edging toward its first Bitcoin ETF as crypto shifts into a securities-style regime under FIEA. The move could open the door to regulated crypto products by 2028, but approval is still a long way from launch.
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Solana is getting a real institutional push in Japan as SBI backs tokenization and a yen stablecoin plan, while WSOP adds Solana-powered crypto payments and settlement. The bullish case is growing, but bridge risk, volatility, and SOL’s shaky price action still keep the hype in check.
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Ondo Finance and SBI Holdings are teaming up to bring Japanese equities onchain, using tokenization and SBI’s yen stablecoin for settlement. It’s a serious institutional move — but the real test is whether the legal structure, rights, and liquidity actually work.
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EDX Markets has secured $76 million in fresh funding, led by SBI Holdings, to expand its institutional crypto trading, clearing, and settlement infrastructure. The raise also supports its push for a U.S. trust bank and future stablecoin-based rails for professional markets.
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Japan is moving closer to letting crypto into regulated ETF products, with Bitcoin the likely first beneficiary and SBI already eyeing Bitcoin, XRP, and gold-crypto offerings. It’s a real step toward mainstream access — but not a magic erase button for volatility or risk.
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SBI Holdings is set to acquire Bitbank for ¥46.7 billion, a move that would expand its grip on Japan’s tightly regulated crypto exchange market. If approved, the deal could create a major custody and accounts powerhouse while underscoring the industry’s shift toward consolidation over hype.
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XRP Tokyo 2025: Ripple’s Bold Vision, Stablecoin Surge, and Price Predictions Japan has just witnessed a pivotal moment for Ripple with the XRP Tokyo event, hailed as potentially the defining gathering for the XRPL community in 2025. This conference wasn’t just a meet-and-greet; it was a platform for Ripple to unveil jaw-dropping projections, solidify key […]
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