Japan Unleashes Institutional Liquidity with RLUSD Launch

SBI VC Trade has taken a major step forward in its commitment to cryptocurrency innovation by launching Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin in Japan. This move marks a significant milestone in the country's crypto scene, bringing institutional liquidity and boosting the adoption of XRP and stablecoins in Asia.

The launch follows an August 2025 MOU between SBI Holdings and Ripple, which paved the way for the distribution of RLUSD. As a fully-backed stablecoin, RLUSD is now accessible to Japanese users via one of the nation's leading financial institutions, SBI VC Trade.

This move aligns with SBI Holdings' broader crypto-forward strategy, which includes offering shareholders the option to receive dividends in XRP and launching a ¥10 billion blockchain-based bond for individual investors. With RLUSD now available in Japan, institutional liquidity is flowing onto the XRP Ledger, boosting XRP's real-world utility and adoption.

The impact of this launch is clear: cross-border payments are set to become faster, cheaper, and more efficient, raising the standard for Asia's stablecoin market. Japanese investors now gain access to a fully regulated, treasury-backed stablecoin, further cementing Japan's position as a leader in crypto innovation.