Japanese market analyst Yuto Kanzaki has drawn attention to new developments in East Asia that could influence the long-term position of Ripple and XRP. In a recent post, he noted that Japan and South Korea are reportedly discussing potential collaboration on blockchain-related initiatives.
Although details have not yet been officially disclosed, Kanzaki stated that progress in these discussions may have implications for XRP adoption across the region.
Early Signals of Japan–South Korea Blockchain Coordination
Kanzaki referenced growing cooperation between both countries in the digital asset sector. Japan and South Korea represent two of the largest technology and finance hubs in Asia, and conversations about shared blockchain frameworks suggest interest beyond experimentation.
If formal structures are introduced, they could support payment systems, remittance infrastructure, and enterprise blockchain deployment, areas where Ripple technology is already active.
日本と韓国はブロックチェーンインフラの共同開発に着手しています。
これらの協議は現在非公開で行われていますが、その影響は非常に大きいものとなるでしょう。
XRP保有者は、今後の動向に細心の注意を払うべきです。これはリップルにとって大きな転機となるでしょう。
— Yuto 🇯🇵 (@yutokanzakireal) December 25, 2025
Regulatory Updates Could Strengthen Ripple’s Position in Japan
A separate update highlighted by Kanzaki on December 2 indicated that Japan is preparing to introduce regulations that would allow Ripple Prime and Ripple Custody to operate within the country’s established digital asset compliance system.
Clear guidance of this nature would make it easier for regulated financial institutions to integrate Ripple-based services, improving conditions for future institutional participation.
These policy signals follow Ripple’s earlier strategic investment in both markets. In mid-2024, Ripple allocated a significant portion of its long-term one-billion-XRP program to the XRPL Japan and Korea Fund.
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Funding was directed toward expanding major partnerships, supporting new projects on the XRP Ledger, providing investment to startups, and sponsoring developer and education initiatives. Ripple stated that the commitment could reach tens of millions of dollars, reflecting its interest in deepening regional adoption.
Expanding Validator Activity in East Asia
Growth is also visible at the network level. In South Korea, Infinite Block became an official validator, enabling corporate-grade XRP services under regulatory oversight. Meanwhile, Japan-based SBI VC Trade joined the validator ecosystem as well, reinforcing its position as one of Ripple’s strongest partners in Asia.
Wider validator participation enhances resilience and institutional readiness across the XRP Ledger, which is important for markets that operate under strict compliance rules.
Kanzaki believes the combination of government-level talks, upcoming regulatory clarification, Ripple’s regional investment program, and the increase in XRPL validator activity points to a meaningful shift in market readiness within Asia.
For this reason, he suggests that XRP holders monitor developments closely, particularly as Japan and South Korea evaluate cooperative blockchain pathways. If progress continues, he argues that Ripple could secure a stronger role in future financial infrastructure discussions across the region.
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