{"id":58043,"date":"2026-05-19T03:35:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T03:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/?p=58043"},"modified":"2026-05-19T03:35:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T03:35:41","slug":"xrp-gains-momentum-in-japan-and-south-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/xrp-gains-momentum-in-japan-and-south-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"XRP Gains Momentum in Japan and South Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SBI Group has announced plans to introduce a combined Bitcoin<\/strong> and XRP<\/strong> exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange<\/a>. They aim to achieve $32 billion in assets under management within three years of the ETF\u2019s launch.<\/p>\n

In response to this development, Japan\u2019s Financial Services Agency<\/a> is taking a more serious approach to examining crypto assets as financial instruments<\/strong>. This indicates a significant transformation in how critical Asian financial entities view digital assets, moving from fringe speculation to a recognized asset class attracting institutional investment.<\/p>\n

<\/span>An Environment for Change<\/span><\/h2>\n

The narrative surrounding XRP<\/a> in Asia has its roots in the historical context of local interest rates. For many years, Japan has experienced a near-zero or negative interest rate environment, making traditional savings accounts less appealing for ordinary investors.<\/p>\n

This low-return climate has fostered a generation of retail investors who are willing to explore riskier ventures. Consequently, Japan has emerged as one of the world\u2019s leading retail foreign exchange trading markets, with households engaging in global currency trading through online platforms in their quest for better yields.<\/p>\n

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SBI IS BRINGING XRP TO THE TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE <\/p>\n

SBI Group: planning a BITCOIN + XRP ETF listed on TSE with a $32 BILLION AUM target in 3 years. Japan\u2019s FSA is viewing crypto as a FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Xaif Crypto (@Xaif_Crypto) May 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The entry of cryptocurrency into this landscape has been well-received by many of these investors, as it aligns with their prior experiences. South Korea has exhibited a similar trend, where stagnant local returns have encouraged retail funds to seek out high-yield alternatives, with digital assets stepping into this role.<\/p>\n

Fiona Murray, Ripple\u2019s vice president for the Asia-Pacific region, highlighted this trend when discussing the importance of the crypto market in both Japan and Korea. She stated, \u201cIn countries like Japan and Korea, the retail holders of XRP consider it a store of value and are searching for growth opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Murray attributed Japan\u2019s growing interest in alternative assets to the long history of low returns, remarking that \u201cdecades of lower negative interest rates have shaped this landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5\"\"\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddf7\"Ripple\u2019s APAC VP: \u201cLow interest rate economies push retail into ALTERNATIVE ASSETS. XRP is becoming their STORE OF VALUE. 0% savings rate is driving this.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Xaif Crypto (@Xaif_Crypto) May 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

<\/span>XRP\u2019s Intersection With Tradition<\/span><\/h2>\n

One significant factor in XRP\u2019s attractiveness in Asia is its ties to established financial institutions. SBI Holdings<\/a>, one of Japan\u2019s leading financial groups, has had a longstanding relationship with the cryptocurrency.<\/p>\n

For many investors, this association positions XRP uniquely at the intersection of traditional banking and the broader cryptocurrency market, providing a sense of stability between speculative and conventional investments.<\/p>\n

XRP\u2019s rapid settlement times and minimal transaction fees offer a compelling alternative to the slow and costly processes often associated with traditional bank transfers.<\/p>\n

Image credit to PlanetofHotels, data source from TradingView<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SBI Group has announced plans to introduce a combined Bitcoin and XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. They aim to achieve $32 billion in assets under management within three years of the ETF\u2019s launch. In response to this development, Japan\u2019s Financial Services Agency is taking a more serious approach to examining crypto […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":58044,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"slim_seo":{"title":"XRP Gains Momentum in Japan and South Korea - Bitrabo","description":"SBI Group has announced plans to introduce a combined Bitcoin and XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange . They aim to achieve $32 billion i"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[316],"tags":[2729,3197,1255,820,1263,671,1262,517],"class_list":["post-58043","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crypto-news","tag-asian","tag-breakout","tag-charge","tag-japan","tag-korea","tag-lead","tag-south","tag-xrp"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58043","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58043"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58043\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58044"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58043"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58043"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58043"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}