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		<title>SBI CEO: What Would Happen If XRP and Bitcoin Were Standardized Worldwide</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Solomon Odunayo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:31:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Crypto analyst Steph Is Crypto has highlighted a statement from Yoshitaka Kitao, the chief executive of SBI Holdings, regarding the role of digital currencies in global trade. In an X post, Steph Is Crypto described the statement as significant, sharing a video in which Kitao discusses how standardizing digital assets like Bitcoin and XRP could [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Crypto analyst Steph Is Crypto has highlighted a statement from Yoshitaka Kitao, the chief executive of SBI Holdings, regarding the role of digital currencies in global trade.</p>
<p>In an X post, Steph Is Crypto described the statement as significant, sharing a video in which Kitao discusses how standardizing digital assets like <a href="https://timestabloid.com/expert-states-how-bitcoin-will-send-xrp-into-its-final-wave-towards-12-27/">Bitcoin and XRP</a> could reduce complications in cross-border settlements.</p>
<p>In the captioned video, Kitao begins by raising a key issue in international finance. He explains that questions around how countries settle trade remain unresolved.</p>
<p>He then states that if <a href="https://timestabloid.com/expert-predicts-bitcoin-goes-to-zero-after-xrp-500x-and-hits-589/">Bitcoin</a>, XRP, and other currencies were standardized worldwide, the difficulties tied to these processes could be removed. His comments focus on simplifying the movement of value between nations.</p>
<p>Steph Is Crypto presents this statement as an important signal from a major financial executive. By sharing the clip, the analyst highlights Kitao’s view that a consistent global system for digital assets could improve how cross-border transactions are handled.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">THIS IS BIG: $100B+ SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao says “If <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24XRP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$XRP</a> and BTC were standardized worldwide, that would eliminate the hassle” <a href="https://t.co/p29ljEuir5">pic.twitter.com/p29ljEuir5</a></p>
<p>&mdash; STEPH IS CRYPTO (@Steph_iscrypto) <a href="https://twitter.com/Steph_iscrypto/status/2041078472425296156?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 6, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2><strong>Reducing Friction in International Transactions</strong></h2>
<p>Kitao’s remarks focus on efficiency. He suggests that a standardized approach would remove the need to manage different systems, which often create delays and added costs. A single structure for digital currencies could make transactions faster with fewer issues.</p>
<p>While he does not go into technical detail, his message is clear. A unified system could make cross-border payments more direct and predictable. This would benefit institutions that rely on <a href="https://timestabloid.com/ripple-ceo-on-cnn-ripple-uses-xrp-to-speed-up-money-transfers/">timely settlements</a>, particularly in global trade.</p>
<p>The post also received a response from CryptoSensei, who <a href="https://x.com/crypt0senseii/status/2041162744674554357?s=46" rel="nofollow">commented</a>, “Streamlining adoption should be top of everyone’s list of things to do.” This response supports Kitao’s position and emphasizes the importance of making digital asset use more efficient.</p>
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<h2><strong>Institutional Voices Continue to Shape the Conversation</strong></h2>
<p>Kitao’s role at <a href="https://timestabloid.com/sbi-ceo-makes-major-clarification-on-the-firms-xrp-holdings-could-be-bigger-than-10b/">SBI Holdings</a> adds weight to his comments. The company has been active in financial services and digital asset initiatives, and its leadership continues to express interest in how these technologies can improve existing systems.</p>
<p>Steph Is Crypto’s X post reflects ongoing interest in statements from industry leaders. By sharing Kitao’s remarks, the analyst highlights how discussions around digital currencies are moving toward practical use in global finance.</p>
<p>As attention remains on the future of digital assets, comments like these show how executives think about improving international payment systems. The focus remains on efficiency, consistency, and the potential for digital currencies to support smoother global transactions.</p>
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		<title>Japan Goes All In on XRP: Here&#8217;s What SBI CEO Says About XRP Price Rally</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Solomon Odunayo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:31:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Japanese financial giant SBI has reaffirmed its commitment to XRP, signaling significant optimism for the digital asset. The company has long been a supporter of Ripple’s technology and continues to integrate XRP into its financial operations. Its actions demonstrate a belief that XRP can play a leading role in global finance. XRP’s Legal Clarity Drives [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Japanese financial giant SBI has reaffirmed its commitment to XRP, signaling significant optimism for the digital asset. The company has long been a supporter of Ripple’s technology and continues to integrate XRP into its financial operations. Its actions demonstrate a belief that XRP can play a leading role in global finance.</p>
<h2><strong>XRP’s Legal Clarity Drives Optimism</strong></h2>
<p>In a video recently shared by JackTheRippler (@RippleXrpie), SBI CEO Yoshitaka Kitao discussed XRP’s potential before the conclusion of Ripple’s legal battle in the U.S.</p>
<p>He suggested that if XRP were legally recognized as a coin rather than a security, it could reach a “very high price.” This viewpoint proved prescient after the court ruled that <a href="https://timestabloid.com/ripple-ceo-live-at-u-s-senate-xrp-is-not-a-security/">XRP is not a security</a>. The ruling provided clear legal certainty, opening doors for XRP in institutional and retail markets.</p>
<p>The CEO highlighted that the asset’s value could grow significantly even if the company does not sell it. This indicates SBI views XRP as both a strategic holding and a tradable asset. The statement reflects confidence in <a href="https://timestabloid.com/analyst-xrp-breakout-is-imminent-next-few-weeks-could-be-fabulous/">XRP’s potential to deliver substantial gains</a>, whether through market appreciation or active trading.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"> JAPAN GOES ALL IN ON XRP!! <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f440.png" alt="👀" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f1ef-1f1f5.png" alt="🇯🇵" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> One of the largest banking groups in Japan, &#39;SBI,&#39; says: </p>
<p>“I think <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/XRP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#XRP</a> will be a very high price.” <a href="https://t.co/vpY4WW483U">pic.twitter.com/vpY4WW483U</a></p>
<p>&mdash; JackTheRippler © (@RippleXrpie) <a href="https://twitter.com/RippleXrpie/status/2040566559987438002?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 4, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2><strong>SBI’s Ongoing Support and Integration</strong></h2>
<p>SBI’s commitment to XRP extends beyond statements. The company has actively used XRP in its operations and recently gave shareholders the option to <a href="https://timestabloid.com/sbi-japan-bank-makes-another-major-xrp-announcement/">receive XRP as part of their dividends</a>.</p>
<p>This practice shows SBI’s willingness to adopt XRP in real-world financial transactions and signals confidence in its utility and market acceptance. By distributing XRP to shareholders, SBI strengthens its position as a major institutional supporter and encourages wider adoption.</p>
<p>The approach also highlights how financial institutions can integrate digital assets into traditional banking processes. SBI’s use of XRP demonstrates a model for combining regulatory compliance with blockchain-based settlement solutions. This method positions the company to benefit from XRP’s price growth and operational efficiency simultaneously.</p>
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<h2><strong>Potential Market Impact</strong></h2>
<p>SBI’s endorsement of XRP is not purely symbolic. Institutional support often influences broader market behavior. By maintaining substantial holdings and distributing XRP to shareholders, SBI signals that the digital asset has long-term value potential. Moreover, Japan’s financial ecosystem is highly influential in the Asia-Pacific region.</p>
<p>The combination of legal clarity and active institutional adoption strengthens XRP’s position in global markets. SBI has <a href="https://timestabloid.com/sbi-chairman-doubles-down-on-ripple-and-xrp-support/">consistently supported XRP</a>, and this type of confidence can attract additional investment from other banks, corporations, and individual investors.</p>
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		<title>When SBI CEO Said XRP Will Be Very Expensive. Here&#8217;s Why It Matters</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zaccheaus Ogunjobi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:05:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Global markets continue to reassess XRP’s long-term role in institutional finance as Japan strengthens its position as one of the most supportive jurisdictions for blockchain-based settlement systems. In this evolving landscape, market participants increasingly focus on signals from major financial stakeholders who actively shape regional fintech development rather than speculative price action alone. According to [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Global markets continue to reassess XRP’s long-term role in institutional finance as Japan strengthens its position as one of the most supportive jurisdictions for blockchain-based settlement systems. In this evolving landscape, market participants increasingly focus on signals from major financial stakeholders who actively shape regional fintech development rather than speculative price action alone.</p>
<p>According to a post on X by crypto commentator Stellar Rippler, <a href="https://timestabloid.com/sbi-ceo-drops-bombshell-on-xrp-price-rally-potential/">SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao stated that “XRP will be very expensive.”</a> The remark has circulated widely within crypto circles, largely because SBI maintains one of the closest institutional relationships with Ripple. While the statement reflects sentiment rather than a formal price forecast, it reinforces ongoing discussions about XRP’s utility in regulated financial environments.</p>
<h2><strong>SBI Holdings and Ripple’s Strategic Alignment</strong></h2>
<p>SBI Holdings has consistently played a central role in Ripple’s expansion across Asia. Through SBI Ripple Asia, both entities have explored blockchain-powered settlement systems since 2016, particularly in cross-border payment corridors involving Japan and neighboring Asian markets. These initiatives have tested XRP’s use as a liquidity bridge within experimental payment infrastructure.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">“XRP WILL BE VERY EXPENSIVE.”</p>
<p>No, this is not just David Schwartz’s confession. This was also said by the biggest financial giant of Japan, Yoshitaka Kitao, SBI Holdings CEO.</p>
<p>SBI is Ripple’s largest external shareholder.  <br />And he says clearly: “XRP will be very expensive.”… <a href="https://t.co/mixB533ymR">pic.twitter.com/mixB533ymR</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Stellar Rippler (@Stellar_Rippler) <a href="https://twitter.com/Stellar_Rippler/status/2040169703335760265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>SBI has continued to deepen its engagement with blockchain finance as Japan maintains a regulatory framework that supports digital asset experimentation under strict compliance standards. This environment has allowed Ripple-linked technologies to develop within structured institutional pilots rather than purely retail-driven markets.</p>
<h2><strong>Expanding Blockchain Finance Initiatives in Japan</strong></h2>
<p>Recent developments referenced by Stellar Rippler highlight SBI’s increasing involvement in tokenized finance experiments and blockchain-based investment products. These include blockchain bond structures and plans to integrate Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin into licensed exchange environments in Japan.</p>
<p>RLUSD, which Ripple launched in December 2024, forms part of Ripple’s broader strategy to expand regulated digital dollar settlement solutions. In parallel, SBI Ripple Asia has also engaged with Web3-focused alliances to support startups building financial applications on the XRP Ledger, signaling a gradual expansion of ecosystem-level development.</p>
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<p>However, while these initiatives reflect active industry momentum, several circulating claims about large-scale XRP-linked incentive mechanisms remain unconfirmed in official disclosures and should be treated cautiously.</p>
<h2><strong>Why Institutional Commentary on XRP Carries Weight</strong></h2>
<p>The repeated framing of XRP as potentially “very expensive” reflects more than speculative enthusiasm. It ties into <a href="https://timestabloid.com/new-document-xrp-was-designed-to-become-a-bridge-currency-between-assets/">XRP’s proposed function as a bridge asset in liquidity networks</a>, where value derives from transactional demand rather than traditional supply-demand trading cycles. If financial institutions expand real-world usage, XRP’s valuation dynamics could increasingly reflect settlement volume efficiency.</p>
<h2><strong>Institutional Adoption Over Speculation</strong></h2>
<p>Japan’s continued alignment with Ripple signals a broader shift toward blockchain-enabled financial infrastructure within regulated markets. SBI’s involvement strengthens XRP’s visibility in institutional conversations, even as real-world adoption remains in a phased and controlled rollout.</p>
<p>Ultimately, the significance of Kitao’s remark lies not in price prediction but in institutional positioning. It underscores a growing belief within parts of Japan’s financial sector that blockchain-based liquidity systems, with XRP as a potential component, may play a meaningful role in the future of global payments.</p>
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		<title>SBI CEO Makes Major Clarification On the Firm&#8217;s XRP Holdings: Could Be Bigger Than $10B</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Zaccheaus Ogunjobi]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:05:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Institutional positioning in the digital-asset economy continues to evolve beyond simple token accumulation. Major financial groups now pursue deeper strategic exposure through equity ownership, infrastructure expansion, and regional market integration. This broader shift has reignited attention around one of Asia’s most influential blockchain partners and its long-standing relationship with Ripple’s ecosystem. Coverage highlighted by BankXRP [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://timestabloid.com/while-retailers-panic-over-xrp-price-heres-what-corporations-are-doing-with-xrp/">Institutional positioning in the digital-asset economy</a> continues to evolve beyond simple token accumulation. Major financial groups now pursue deeper strategic exposure through equity ownership, infrastructure expansion, and regional market integration.</p>
<p>This broader shift has reignited attention around one of Asia’s most influential blockchain partners and its long-standing relationship with Ripple’s ecosystem.</p>
<p>Coverage highlighted by BankXRP brought renewed focus after leadership at SBI Holdings addressed persistent assumptions about the firm’s XRP exposure and its ties to Ripple Labs. Remarks from <a href="https://timestabloid.com/sbi-ceo-drops-bombshell-on-xrp-value-and-global-capability/">chief executive Yoshitaka</a> Kitao clarified that the company’s value connection extends beyond direct token ownership, pointing instead to a substantial equity stake that may carry even greater long-term significance.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">SBI CEO <a href="https://twitter.com/yoshitaka_kitao?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@yoshitaka_kitao</a> just clarified:</p>
<p>“Not $10 bil. in XRP, but around 9% of Ripple Labs. So our hidden asset could be much bigger.”</p>
<p>Recent reports peg Ripple’s valuation at $50B+, </p>
<p>putting SBI’s 9% stake at $4.5B+  already with massive future upside as the CEO hints. <a href="https://t.co/M0Gk3BJUwd">https://t.co/M0Gk3BJUwd</a> <a href="https://t.co/QyGNswxbtA">pic.twitter.com/QyGNswxbtA</a></p>
<p>&mdash; 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸XRP (@BankXRP) <a href="https://twitter.com/BankXRP/status/2022862874016710941?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 15, 2026</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2><strong>Equity Ownership Reshapes the Narrative</strong></h2>
<p>Public discussion has often framed SBI as a multibillion-dollar XRP holder. Kitao’s clarification shifts that narrative toward ownership of roughly nine percent of Ripple itself. This distinction matters because equity exposure links potential upside to Ripple’s enterprise valuation, technology adoption, and institutional partnerships rather than to short-term cryptocurrency price swings alone.</p>
<p>Private-market estimates placing Ripple’s valuation above $50 billion imply that SBI’s shareholding could already represent several billions in embedded value. As Ripple expands services tied to cross-border settlement, liquidity infrastructure, and tokenized finance, that stake may appreciate independently of daily market volatility in XRP.</p>
<h2><strong>Regional Expansion Strengthens Strategic Alignment</strong></h2>
<p>SBI’s continued growth across Asia reinforces the long-term logic behind this positioning. The firm’s acquisition of Coinhako, a regulated digital-asset platform in Singapore, deepens its operational footprint in one of the world’s fastest-growing blockchain regions. Southeast Asia’s demand for efficient remittances, compliant trading venues, and payment innovation makes the move strategically significant.</p>
<p>By combining infrastructure ownership with regulated exchange access, SBI advances an ecosystem strategy rather than a speculative investment approach. This structure closely mirrors Ripple’s institutional focus and strengthens the partnership’s relevance in global financial modernization.</p>
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<h2><strong>Hidden Value in Early Blockchain Stakes</strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://timestabloid.com/sbi-ceo-drops-bombshell-on-xrp-price-rally-potential/">Kitao’s comments</a> also reflect a wider industry pattern. Early strategic investors in foundational blockchain companies may hold balance-sheet value that the broader market has yet to fully recognize.</p>
<p>As firms like Ripple mature and integrate with traditional finance, equity stakes secured during earlier development phases could generate outsized returns compared with direct token exposure alone.</p>
<h2><strong>Institutional Signals for the XRP Ecosystem</strong></h2>
<p>This clarification reframes how observers interpret institutional confidence in XRP-related infrastructure. SBI emerges not merely as a token participant but as a foundational shareholder positioned to benefit from Ripple’s enterprise trajectory.</p>
<p>The development highlights a maturing digital-asset landscape where ownership, infrastructure, and long-term alignment increasingly define value creation across global blockchain finance.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:02:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Crypto commentator KINGVALEX (@VALELORDX) recently highlighted a statement from Tomoya Asakura, President and CEO of SBI Holdings. The post featured a bold message by Asakura: “XRP is not just another crypto. This is the wealth transfer of our generation.” This declaration emphasized XRP’s role in shaping the financial landscape, reinforcing the company’s long-standing support for [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Crypto commentator KINGVALEX (@VALELORDX) recently highlighted a statement from Tomoya Asakura, President and CEO of SBI Holdings.</p>
<p>The post featured a bold message by Asakura: “XRP is not just another crypto. This is the wealth transfer of our generation.” This declaration emphasized XRP’s role in shaping the financial landscape, reinforcing the company’s <a href="https://timestabloid.com/sbi-chairman-doubles-down-on-ripple-and-xrp-support/">long-standing support for the asset</a>.</p>
<p>KINGVALEX shared the quote with his own commentary, stressing its significance and directly contrasting it against competing blockchain projects. He drew attention to the scale of Asakura’s description, calling it the “wealth transfer of our generation” while dismissing other projects in the space.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">SBI PRESIDENT AND CEO </p>
<p>“ <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24XRP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$XRP</a> IS NOT JUST ANOTHER CRYPTO. THIS IS THE WEALTH TRANSFER OF OUR GENERATION “ </p>
<p>DID he say chainlink donkey? NOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! <a href="https://t.co/s2c7MZO0vG">https://t.co/s2c7MZO0vG</a> <a href="https://t.co/hEWi6qlex5">pic.twitter.com/hEWi6qlex5</a></p>
<p>&mdash; KINGVALEX (@VALELORDX) <a href="https://twitter.com/VALELORDX/status/1960346020312699171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2><strong>XRP’s Global Position</strong></h2>
<p>SBI Holdings has consistently positioned itself as a <a href="https://timestabloid.com/sbi-presentation-puts-xrps-impressive-power-in-display/">major institutional backer of XRP</a>. The company has integrated the digital asset into its broader ecosystem of financial services, seeking to leverage its speed and efficiency for settlement and remittance. The renewed emphasis from its president highlights the continuing alignment between SBI’s corporate strategy and XRP’s role in cross-border finance.</p>
<p>By framing XRP as more than just another crypto, Asakura reinforced its value proposition beyond speculation. The language suggests a belief in <a href="https://timestabloid.com/researcher-says-xrp-utility-will-be-supercharged-in-the-coming-months-heres-why/">XRP’s long-term utility</a> and its potential to influence capital flows at a structural level.</p>
<h2><strong>Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Approach</strong></h2>
<p>In the same period, another development from the blockchain sector was highlighted through a post by Zach Rynes (ChainLinkGod), a popular Chainlink advocate. He explained the function of Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP).</p>
<p>According to Rynes, CCIP “enables the transfer of data and value between blockchains,” allowing for “cross-currency, cross-chain settlement of tokenized assets and stablecoins.”</p>
<p>His post included a detailed diagram showing how the protocol facilitates settlement between buyer and seller blockchains through token transfers and messaging. While this highlights the technical progress of interoperability, it does not carry the same weight as XRP’s positioning.</p>
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<h2><strong>Contrasting Narratives in the Market</strong></h2>
<p>However, Asakura’s statement framed XRP as central to financial transformation. That message, coming from the president of a major financial institution, shows XRP’s difference from projects focused only on technical frameworks.</p>
<p>XRP is already <a href="https://timestabloid.com/researcher-unveils-visa-presentation-hinting-at-xrp-integration/">integrated into live financial systems</a>, particularly through SBI’s platforms, demonstrating adoption at scale rather than hypothetical use. This distinction places XRP ahead of many digital assets. Infrastructure solutions like CCIP have their advantages. However, XRP is supported by institutions with real-world impact and offers more value.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>John Squire, a well-known crypto commentator on X, has ignited debate with a video clip of SBI Holdings’ chairman and CEO, Yoshitaka Kitao, declaring that “$XRP will reach a very high price.”  In his post, Squire stressed that Kitao “isn’t speculating, he’s in the room where it happens,” highlighting the significance of a statement coming [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">John Squire, a well-known crypto commentator on X, has ignited debate with a video clip of SBI Holdings’ chairman and CEO, Yoshitaka Kitao, declaring that “$XRP will reach a very high price.” </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In his post, Squire stressed that Kitao “isn’t speculating, he’s in the room where it happens,” highlighting the significance of a statement coming from one of XRP’s most influential backers. The clip and Squire’s framing have since spread rapidly across the crypto community.</span></p>
<h2><b>SBI’s Position: A Major Stakeholder, Not a Spectator</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">SBI Holdings is far more than a casual supporter of Ripple. In its June 2025 investor disclosures, the Japanese financial giant <a href="https://timestabloid.com/sbi-holdings-becoming-the-microstrategy-of-xrp/">confirmed it holds roughly 9% of Ripple’s shares</a>, making it the company’s largest external shareholder. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kitao himself underscored this fact in the video, noting that any surge in XRP’s value would directly translate into capital gains for SBI, whether realized through sales or simply recognized on the company’s books.</span></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">BOOOOOOM!!! </p>
<p>The CEO of Japan’s biggest banking group — SBI — just dropped it:</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> “ <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24XRP&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$XRP</a> will reach a very high price. ”</p>
<p>He’s not a trader.<br />He’s not speculating.<br />He’s in the room where it happens. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f680.png" alt="🚀" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://t.co/WgbtK9UQLn">pic.twitter.com/WgbtK9UQLn</a></p>
<p>&mdash; John Squire (@TheCryptoSquire) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheCryptoSquire/status/1958747414879150086?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The group has also built operational ties with Ripple over the years, spearheading projects such as SBI Ripple Asia and launching remittance services that integrate XRP. This combination of equity ownership and business integration lends Kitao’s comments credibility well beyond a typical market prediction.</span></p>
<h2><b>The Ripple–SEC Case: A Chapter Closes</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kitao’s bullish stance is closely linked to the resolution of Ripple’s long-running legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. <a href="https://timestabloid.com/extent-of-damage-the-sec-lawsuit-caused-xrp/">For years, the case weighed heavily on XRP’s adoption</a>, deterring institutional players and limiting exchange support.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">That uncertainty has now largely lifted. On June 26, 2025, <a href="https://timestabloid.com/xrp-case-as-of-july-26-2025-judge-torres-denies-ripple-and-secs-joint-motion/">Judge Analisa Torres rejected</a> a joint request by Ripple and the SEC to modify the existing judgment. The following day, <a href="https://timestabloid.com/ripple-ceo-confirms-end-of-sec-lawsuit-says-were-closing-this-chapter/">Ripple withdrew its cross-appeal</a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Finally, in early August 2025, <a href="https://timestabloid.com/big-news-for-xrp-sec-and-ripple-jointly-dismiss-appeals-the-case-is-over/">both parties filed to dismiss their appeals</a>, bringing the litigation to a practical close. The result: the original injunction remains in place, along with a $125 million civil penalty Ripple must pay, but the broader dispute is finished.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For many market observers, this conclusion represents the clearest regulatory status XRP has enjoyed since the lawsuit began in 2020.</span></p>
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<h2><b>Market Implications: Opportunity With Caution</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kitao’s prediction of a “very high price” rests on the belief that legal clarity will unlock new demand. Without the cloud of litigation, XRP is positioned to regain exchange listings, attract institutional interest, and power more remittance corridors. These factors could drive a significant price re-rating.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Still, the picture is not entirely unrestrained. The injunction remains binding, meaning Ripple faces limits on certain institutional sales. Broader macroeconomic conditions, global liquidity, and the speed of Ripple’s execution, including potential IPO or token management strategies — will all shape XRP’s trajectory. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">SBI has also noted that much of its Ripple exposure is not yet reflected on its balance sheet, suggesting latent value remains to be realized only at a major corporate event.</span></p>
<h2><b>Between Optimism and Prudence</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kitao’s statement carries unusual weight precisely because it comes from someone with both deep financial exposure and operational alignment with Ripple. It is less a speculative bet and more a strategic outlook from a stakeholder positioned to benefit directly from XRP’s rise.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With the Ripple–SEC case finally concluded, one of XRP’s largest obstacles has been removed. Whether that translates into the “very high price” Kitao envisions will depend on how quickly confidence, liquidity, and adoption return to the XRP ecosystem.</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Tomoya Asakura, CEO of SBI Global Asset Management, has made a bold declaration that’s turning heads across the financial world: XRP represents the generational wealth transfer of our time. This striking statement comes amid a dramatic surge in XRP’s value. The cryptocurrency has recently soared, significantly outpacing the broader crypto market. As its price neared [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tomoya Asakura, CEO of SBI Global Asset Management, has made a <a href="https://x.com/tomoyaasakura/status/1943856223012761609">bold declaration</a> that’s turning heads across the financial world: XRP represents the generational wealth transfer of our time.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This striking statement comes amid a dramatic surge in XRP’s value. The cryptocurrency has recently soared, significantly outpacing the broader crypto market. As its</span><a href="https://timestabloid.com/crypto-proponent-sets-timeline-for-xrp-to-hit-3/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> price neared the $3 mark,</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> XRP’s market capitalization swelled to nearly $180 billion, further reinforcing its growing influence.</span></p>
<h2><b>XRP Poised for Global Financial Adoption</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asakura believes XRP’s role in the global financial system is just beginning. He highlighted the token’s increasing integration into banking operations worldwide, suggesting that its adoption by financial institutions is only set to accelerate.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">He believes that the growing utility of the technology, particularly in facilitating fast and affordable cross-border payments, will likely drive increased demand and boost its long-term value. </span><a href="https://timestabloid.com/xrp-presents-a-compelling-real-world-utility-cme-group-declares/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">XRP’s real-world use case</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, he noted, is what gives it an edge over many other digital assets.</span></p>
<h2><b>Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin and BNY Mellon Partnership</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The SBI executive also pointed to Ripple’s recent partnership with BNY Mellon as a game-changer. The global banking giant will act as custodian for Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Asakura sees this move as strategic, arguing that the combination of </span><a href="https://timestabloid.com/ripple-just-quietly-positioned-xrp-and-rlusd-as-rails-for-global-impact-finance/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">RLUSD and XRP forms the foundation for next-generation cross-border payments.</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> The synergy between a stable asset like RLUSD and a liquidity token like XRP, backed by BNY Mellon’s trusted infrastructure, could pave the way for more efficient and scalable global payment systems.</span></p>
<h2><b>U.S. Banking License: A Turning Point for XRP</b></h2>
<p><a href="https://timestabloid.com/big-news-for-xrp-ripple-applies-for-u-s-banking-license/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ripple’s pursuit of a U.S. banking license </span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">could be a major catalyst, according to Asakura. He believes that if granted, this license would open the door to deeper institutional involvement and further legitimize XRP’s role in the financial sector.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Achieving this milestone could allow Ripple to expand its service offerings, driving greater real-world adoption of XRP and further integrating it into the global banking system.</span></p>
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<h2><b>SBI&#8217;s Integral Role in XRP’s Ecosystem</b></h2>
<p><a href="https://timestabloid.com/remember-this-awesome-sbi-group-commercial-about-xrp/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">SBI Group</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> has long been one of Ripple’s most influential partners. As the largest external shareholder in Ripple, owning a 9% stake, SBI has consistently driven XRP adoption in Asia and beyond.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Through platforms like SBI VC Trade and SBI Remit, the group actively uses XRP for international remittances. More recently, SBI VC Trade partnered with Aplus, enabling users to convert credit card reward points into XRP and other cryptocurrencies —a move aimed at mainstreaming digital assets in everyday finance.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">SBI also supports the XRP Ledger network directly by operating validator nodes, reinforcing the ecosystem’s integrity and decentralization.</span></p>
<h2><b>Final Thoughts</b></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tomoya Asakura’s remarks add fresh momentum to XRP’s growing narrative. Far from being just another cryptocurrency, XRP is rapidly positioning itself as a critical pillar in the future of global finance.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Backed by strategic partnerships, strong institutional support, and an expanding list of use cases, XRP is no longer just a speculative asset—it’s becoming a key driver of financial transformation in the digital age.</span></p>
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		<title>SBI CEO States what Impact Victory Against SEC Could Have On XRP Price and Ripple IPO</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>While a summary judgment by Judge Torres is anticipated in the legal battle between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple, Yoshitaka Kitao, Chairman and CEO at Strategic Business Innovator (SBI) Holdings Inc, made a disclosure that has spewed good news and excitement for XRP enthusiasts should the legal proceedings end in [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While a summary judgment by Judge Torres is anticipated in the legal battle between the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple, Yoshitaka Kitao, Chairman and CEO at Strategic Business Innovator (SBI) Holdings Inc, made a disclosure that has spewed good news and excitement for XRP enthusiasts should the legal proceedings end in Ripple&#8217;s favor.</p>
<p>In a recent development, Yoshitaka gave an optimistic view of XRP&#8217;s future price in his native language, Japanese. Tehol Beddict, a strong advocate of XRP, took it upon himself to get the English and Japanese versions of Yoshitaka&#8217;s video, which was quickly spread across the crypto community, sparking excitement among XRP enthusiasts.</p>
<p><em><strong>Read Also: <a href="https://timestabloid.com/ripple-returns-whooping-900-million-xrp-after-unlocking-1-billion-tokens-from-escrow-detail/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ripple Returns Whooping 900 Million XRP after Unlocking 1 Billion Tokens from Escrow: Details</a></strong></em></p>
<p>Notably, the SBI CEO outlook for XRP has always been positive and tallies with that of numerous influential figures in the crypto ecosystem.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/yoshitaka_kitao?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@yoshitaka_kitao</a> &#8211; what a boss</p>
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<p>President Kitao: &quot;If the conclusion is reached and XRP is a coin, I think it will be a very expensive price. If the conclusion (of the trial) is positive, I think the management will immediately go public.&quot; <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f680.png" alt="🚀" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f680.png" alt="🚀" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f525.png" alt="🔥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://t.co/z7lv7w8dtR">https://t.co/z7lv7w8dtR</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Tehol_Beddict_XRP (@TeholBeddictXRP) <a href="https://twitter.com/TeholBeddictXRP/status/1667076066584739840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2><b>Yoshitaka&#8217;s View Of XRP&#8217;s Future Price</b></h2>
<p>Yoshitaka&#8217;s futuristic price view for XRP grabbed the crypto community&#8217;s attention as his statements contained substantial claims. Notably, Eri, an XRP community influencer, quoted the update with additional context for further clarification.</p>
<p>One of Yoshitaka&#8217;s Japanese statements translated into English noted that should the ongoing legal tussle between the SEC and Ripple concludes in Ripple&#8217;s favor, the cross-border crypto asset price could spike.</p>
<p><em><strong>Read Also: <a href="https://timestabloid.com/forbes-ripple-ceos-confidence-is-aiding-xrp-to-outperform-bitcoin-btc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes: Ripple CEO’s Confidence is Aiding XRP to Outperform Bitcoin (BTC)</a></strong></em></p>
<p>In addition, an extract from Yoshitaka&#8217;s speech translation noted that the Initial Public Offering (IPO) under Ripple&#8217;s consideration could expose XRP shareholders to substantial capital profits, regardless of investors&#8217; decision to either sell or hold their XRP coins.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">SBI Mr Kitao, speaking about <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/XRP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#XRP</a> and the CEO (Achi ni =over there (Ripple)) says conclusion in weeks ahead, and if (XRP) found as a “coin”, it will be quite a price and the company will IPO, and that gives a shareholder big capital gain, even if we sell or keep it on the books.… <a href="https://t.co/K7vvBupHVs">https://t.co/K7vvBupHVs</a></p>
<p>&mdash; <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f338.png" alt="🌸" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />Crypto Eri <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1fa9d.png" alt="🪝" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" />Carpe Diem (@sentosumosaba) <a href="https://twitter.com/sentosumosaba/status/1667882365878931457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Intriguingly, Eri commended the unique communication style of Yoshitaka, relating the SBI CEO&#8217;s talking style to that of a Daimyo, a feudal lord in historical Japan. Eri noted that Yoshitaka&#8217;s speech style depicts confidence in his assertion for XRP&#8217;s future price.</p>
<h2><b>Relationship Between Ripple and SBI<br />
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<p>For context, SBI Holdings is a finance provider service firm based in Tokyo, Japan. Since 2016, the finance platform has participated actively in various crypto projects ranging from Ripple, Coincheck, and VC Trade.</p>
<p>The relationship between Ripple and SBI has been a solid one thus far. SBI deems Ripple worthy to serve as a link between traditional financial establishments and the world of digital assets, prompting the Japanese-based financial firm&#8217;s constant adoption of Ripple&#8217;s ingenious solutions, particularly in cross-border payments.</p>
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