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Japanese finance giant offers XRP rewards to bond buyers — but the payout is tiny

Buyers only get the XRP if they open an SBI VC Trade account and finish receipt steps by noon May 11.

By teaming up with SBI VC Trade, Ripple plans RLUSD launch aligning with Japan's stablecoin regulatory reviews.

The shift toward later-stage funding reflects growing market maturity as venture-backed firms achieve product-market fit.

Japan's strategic move for a yen-based stablecoin aligns with South Korea's legislative push in the fast-evolving crypto space.

Company's Q2 shock ¥11.1B profit and ¥55B unrealized gains as Bitcoin plays pay off.

Japan's entrenched risk-aversion stifles crypto innovation despite proposed tax cuts.

Japan may greenlight XRP ETF before US as SBI and Franklin make their move.

BDACS' XRP custody strengthens ties with Ripple while SBI's ETF marks a milestone for Japanese investors.

The Bank of Japan's (BOJ) move to supply USD liquidity reveals rising global dollar stress as Powell’s hawkish Fed policy strains markets.