Ripple and SBI Open New Door for XRP and RLUSD In Japan

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Prominent crypto figure BankXRP (@BankXRP) recently shared a significant update, posting that Ripple and SBI Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding towards the distribution of RLUSD in Japan.

His post included the official document outlining the agreement, which provides details on how both companies plan to position RLUSD in one of the most important financial markets in Asia, a move that could boost XRP’s demand.

The Plan to Distribute RLUSD

Ripple and SBI confirmed this agreement in late August, and the image BankXRP shared shows the Memorandum of Understanding signed on August 22, 2025. It includes the involvement of SBI Holdings, its subsidiary SBI VC Trade, Ripple Labs, and Standard Custody & Trust Company. Together, the parties outlined plans for distributing RLUSD in Japan.

The document described RLUSD as “a trusted, enterprise-grade stablecoin, built with compliance and transparency in mind.” It notes that RLUSD is fully backed by high-quality reserves, including U.S. dollar deposits, short-term government bonds, and other cash equivalents.

Why This Matters for Ripple and XRP

The stablecoin market today is valued at nearly $300 billion, with growth expected to reach the trillions in the coming years. For Ripple, the partnership with SBI offers a direct channel into a regulated and expanding market, giving RLUSD credibility and utility at the institutional level.

The alignment with SBI, which has consistently supported XRP, strengthens Ripple’s global footprint and helps boost XRP’s adoption. XRP and RLUSD complement each other, as increased adoption of the stablecoin increases demand for XRP as a bridge asset, potentially driving up its price.

By working with SBI, Ripple benefits from a licensed local partner that can accelerate the entry of RLUSD into Japan. This collaboration embeds XRP within a regulated ecosystem where RLUSD provides stability and XRP delivers efficiency.

Implications for the Japanese Market

SBI VC Trade is expected to make RLUSD available in Japan during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. This timing places RLUSD in a favorable position as Japan continues expanding its regulated digital asset landscape.

According to the memorandum, the introduction of RLUSD is not just an expansion of stablecoin options in Japan, but a major step forward in reliability and convenience. SBI VC Trade’s statement within the document reinforces this outlook.

The company explained that it was the first to obtain the Electronic Payment Instrument Services Provider License in Japan and has already begun handling stablecoins. This regulatory readiness gives SBI and Ripple a clear entry point for RLUSD distribution and a path to increased adoption for XRP.

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