Solana is getting a real institutional push in Japan as SBI backs tokenization and a yen stablecoin plan, while WSOP adds Solana-powered crypto payments and settlement. The bullish case is growing, but bridge risk, volatility, and SOL’s shaky price action still keep the hype in check.
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Ondo Finance and SBI Holdings are teaming up to bring Japanese equities onchain, using tokenization and SBI’s yen stablecoin for settlement. It’s a serious institutional move — but the real test is whether the legal structure, rights, and liquidity actually work.
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EDX Markets has secured $76 million in fresh funding, led by SBI Holdings, to expand its institutional crypto trading, clearing, and settlement infrastructure. The raise also supports its push for a U.S. trust bank and future stablecoin-based rails for professional markets.
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Japan is moving closer to letting crypto into regulated ETF products, with Bitcoin the likely first beneficiary and SBI already eyeing Bitcoin, XRP, and gold-crypto offerings. It’s a real step toward mainstream access — but not a magic erase button for volatility or risk.
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SBI Holdings is set to acquire Bitbank for ¥46.7 billion, a move that would expand its grip on Japan’s tightly regulated crypto exchange market. If approved, the deal could create a major custody and accounts powerhouse while underscoring the industry’s shift toward consolidation over hype.
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XRP Tokyo 2025: Ripple’s Bold Vision, Stablecoin Surge, and Price Predictions Japan has just witnessed a pivotal moment for Ripple with the XRP Tokyo event, hailed as potentially the defining gathering for the XRPL community in 2025. This conference wasn’t just a meet-and-greet; it was a platform for Ripple to unveil jaw-dropping projections, solidify key […]
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3 Ripple and XRP Developments Investors Need to Watch Ripple and its native cryptocurrency XRP are back in the spotlight with a trio of updates that could steer their future in wildly different directions. From a major institutional push in Japan to dominating a niche in tokenized assets and facing potential turbulence from U.S. economic […]
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SBI Holdings Crushes $10B XRP Rumor, Confirms $4B Stake in Ripple Labs Japanese financial titan SBI Holdings has stomped out a viral rumor claiming it holds a staggering $10 billion in XRP tokens, setting the record straight with a confirmation of a 9% equity stake in Ripple Labs, valued at around $4 billion. This clarification […]
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Japan’s Bitcoin and Crypto ETF Launch by 2028: Redefining Finance in Asia Japan is on the cusp of a financial revolution, with plans to approve and list its first spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by 2028. This landmark decision marks a dramatic pivot from the nation’s historically cautious approach to digital assets, potentially positioning Japan […]
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B2C2 Targets $200 Million Raise: Crypto Market Maker Powers Up Amid VC Surge London-based crypto market maker B2C2 is gearing up for a massive $200 million capital raise from external investors, a strategic move that could reshape its ownership and turbocharge its global presence. With Japanese financial heavyweight SBI Holdings set to dilute its 90% […]
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