🏯 SBI Holdings x Ripple: A Strategic Deep Dive into ETFs, Stablecoins & Payments

Japan’s financial giant SBI Holdings is deepening its alliance with Ripple and XRP, rolling out a bold multi-front strategy across ETFs, stablecoins, and cross-border payments.

1️⃣ XRP-Backed ETFs – Dual Model Proposal:

SBI has filed two distinct ETF structures with the FSA for the Tokyo Stock Exchange, bringing regulated access to crypto assets.

✅Hybrid ETF: Combines gold ETFs with crypto assets, specifically Bitcoin and XRP.

✅ Dedicated Crypto ETF: Japan’s first fund to give direct exposure to XRP and other digital assets.

2️⃣ RLUSD Stablecoin Integration – The USD Bridge:

SBI plans to integrate Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, this fiscal year for three key applications:

✅ Global Payments: Powering fast, seamless cross-border transactions via Ripple Payments.

✅ Trading Collateral: Serving as secure, institutional-grade collateral.

✅ Platform Access: Potential listing on SBI’s platform, SBI VC Trade.

3️⃣ Ripple Payments – Real World Utility:

SBI and Ripple are driving real utility in remittances:

✅ Pioneering Service: SBI Remit launched Japan's first XRP-powered remittance solution in 2021, proving XRP's ability to enable faster and more cost-effective cross-border payments.

✅ Global Reach: Part of the larger Ripple Payments network, used by over 100 financial institutions in 55 countries.

4️⃣ Strategic Stake & Regulatory Outlook:

SBI's strategy is closely tied to both its significant investment in Ripple and the evolving regulatory landscape in Japan:

✅ Regulatory Review: Japan's FSA is re-evaluating crypto classifications, which could grant XRP financial instrument status and accelerate approvals.

✅ IPO Upside: As Ripple's largest external shareholder with a 9% stake, SBI is positioned to gain if Ripple has a public listing or similar event.

📌 Status: These ETFs are proposed, Not yet approved Final with greenlight from Japan’s FSA

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