XRP in Japan: SBI Holdings Japan's XRP Champion
SBI Holdings is Ripple's biggest partner. How this Japanese financial giant drives XRP adoption across Asia.
SBI Holdings — one of Japan's largest financial groups — has been Ripple's most important partner since 2016. They run SBI VC Trade (Japan's leading XRP exchange), use ODL for remittances, and champion XRP adoption. Japan is the world's most XRP-friendly major economy.
| Key Facts | |
|---|---|
| Partner Since | 2016 |
| Exchange | SBI VC Trade |
| Use Case | Cross-border payments |
| Regulation | FSA regulated |
| XRP Status | Legal in Japan |
| JV | SBI Ripple Asia |
SBI Holdings
SBI is a $6B+ financial conglomerate with banking, securities, insurance, and crypto divisions. CEO Yoshitaka Kitao is one of XRP's most vocal institutional supporters.
Regulated exchange. XRP is most traded asset. One of Japan's largest.
International remittances using XRP/ODL for real-time settlement.
Joint venture for payment solutions across Asia-Pacific.
Broader digital asset strategy including custody and tokenization.
Ripple-SBI Partnership
SBI invested in Ripple in 2016 and created SBI Ripple Asia to expand RippleNet and ODL across Asia. SBI has financial skin in the game as a Ripple investor.
SBI provides deep institutional credibility in Asia's largest crypto market. Japan's regulation + SBI's infrastructure = ideal for XRP adoption.
SBI VC Trade
FSA regulated
Licensed under Japan's Payment Services Act. Among most regulated globally.
XRP #1
XRP consistently the most traded asset, reflecting Japan's XRP enthusiasm.
Staking & lending
XRP lending products leveraging Japan's favorable framework.
Remittance Corridors
ODL through SBI Remit enables real-time transfers from Japan to Southeast Asia.
| Corridor | Status | Speed | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan → Philippines | Active | Real-time | 40-60% |
| Japan → Vietnam | Active | Real-time | 30-50% |
| Japan → Thailand | Growing | Real-time | 35-55% |
Future Plans
NFT marketplace
XRPL-based NFT initiatives in Japan.
CBDC collaboration
Involved in Japan's digital yen discussions.
More corridors
New remittance corridors across Asia.
Institutional custody
Expanding custody for institutional XRP holders.
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Last updated: February 15, 2026. Written by the AllAboutXRP Editorial Team.
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