Crypto pundit Eri (@sentosumosaba) recently shed light on comments made by SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao during the company’s May 2026 Information Meeting in Tokyo.
In a recent tweet, Eri emphasized Kitao’s message to shareholders that Ripple should not be viewed solely through the lens of its XRP holdings, but rather as a company that has built a broad and valuable business ecosystem around its digital asset position.
The post referenced a comprehensive recording of the over two-hour shareholder presentation, which covered SBI Holdings’ financial performance, strategic direction, macroeconomic outlook, and partnerships across multiple industries.
According to Eri, one of the most notable aspects of the presentation was the extensive number of companies, financial institutions, and media businesses mentioned in connection with SBI’s growing network.
Mr. Kitao (@yoshitaka_kitao) tells his shareholders, don’t think of @Ripple as just a bag of XRP. They own a whole valuable business ecosystem on top of that massive XRP position (escrow).
I loved this video because it was rich with the following mentions:
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Ripple Presented as More Than an XRP Holder
Eri highlighted Kitao’s assertion that investors should avoid viewing Ripple as merely a company holding a large amount of XRP in escrow. Instead, he pointed to Ripple’s wider business operations and partnerships as important components of its overall value.
The X post noted several crypto-related firms and initiatives discussed during the presentation, including Ripple Labs, XRP, Evernorth, BitBank, Coinhako, B2C2, Morpho, Fasset, and StarTree Group. By referencing these organizations, Eri suggested that Kitao was illustrating the scale of the ecosystem that has developed around digital assets and financial technology.
The emphasis on Ripple’s broader business model aligns with Kitao’s long-standing support for the company and its role in the digital asset sector. SBI Holdings has maintained close ties with Ripple for years through investments, joint ventures, and business collaborations.
Strategic Partnerships Across Global Finance
A major focus of Eri’s post was the wide range of strategic partners highlighted during the meeting. These included major institutions such as SMBC Group, NTT Group, Kookmin Life of South Korea, Visa, State Street Investment Management, and Franklin Templeton.
The inclusion of these organizations reflected SBI’s efforts to build relationships across banking, payments, asset management, and financial services. Eri noted that the presentation showcased how these partnerships contribute to a larger network that extends beyond traditional financial activities and into emerging digital finance opportunities.
The meeting also reinforced SBI’s international outlook, with business interests and partnerships spanning Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, and other markets.
SBI’s Expanding Corporate Network
Another key theme highlighted by Eri was the breadth of SBI Group’s corporate structure. Her post listed numerous subsidiaries and affiliated companies operating across banking, securities trading, media, and digital assets.
Among those mentioned were SBI Holdings, SBI Securities, SBI Bank, SBI Savings Bank Korea, SBI VC Trade, SBI Financial Agent, SBI Neo Media Holdings, SBI LY HOUR Bank, TPBank in Vietnam, SBI Thai Online Securities, SBI Royal Securities in Cambodia, and BNI Sekuritas in Indonesia.
The presentation emphasized SBI’s record-breaking financial performance, including a reported return on equity of 28%, while outlining plans to continue expanding its financial services and non-financial businesses.
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Beyond Finance Into Media and Entertainment
Eri also pointed to the presentation’s discussion of media and entertainment ventures. Companies such as LiveDoor, Twin Planet, THE CORE, LuaaZ, Linkties, Blissoo, and Star Music Entertainment were referenced as part of SBI’s growing media ecosystem.
These initiatives link with SBI’s broader strategy of combining finance, media, intellectual property, tourism, and regional development projects. During the meeting, Kitao outlined plans involving SBI Neo Media Holdings and described efforts to create new opportunities through entertainment, regional revitalization projects, and consumer-focused experiences.
By sharing the video and summarizing its key references, Eri underscored Kitao’s central message that both SBI Holdings and Ripple should be evaluated not only by their individual assets but by the extensive ecosystems they have built through partnerships, investments, and business expansion.
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