SBI Holdings Advances XRP Ledger Research for Japan–Korea Remittance Corridor
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SBI Holdings (CEO Yoshitaka Kitao) confirmed on Apr 3, 2026 that SBI Ripple Asia has begun joint research with South Korean blockchain firm DSRV to pilot the XRP Ledger for Japan–South Korea remittances and payments. The project targets real‑world cross‑border payment adoption of the XRP Ledger, aiming to improve settlement speed and reduce remittance costs while signaling increased institutional blockchain integration and crypto adoption. The partnership boosts institutional interest in XRP and on‑chain payment rails; pilot results and regulatory clarity will determine the initiative's market and adoption impact.
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A new cross-border initiative backed by SBI Holdings leadership is putting the XRP Ledger back into focus for real-world payments. CEO Yoshitaka Kitao confirmed that SBI Ripple Asia has begun joint research with South Korean blockchain firm DSRV, targeting remittance and payment use cases between Japan and South Korea.
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