Ripple and SBI Partnership Highlights Blockchain’s Global Reach

Ripple and SBI Partnership- Ripple Advances Stablecoin RLUSD with Major Exchange Listings

Ripple and SBI Partnership– Ripple recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to tease its ongoing blockchain initiatives, tweeting, “If it’s happening on-chain, it’s happening with Ripple.” The post, directed at its 3.1 million followers, encouraged users to explore how blockchain technology is reshaping finance and beyond.

Accompanying the tweet was a short clip featuring a ticking clock, a charging bull, and signposts pointing to Wall Street, Tokyo’s Marunouchi Line, and Broad Street—iconic financial and urban centers. This sparked curiosity within the XRP community. As one user, Xena, commented, “I saw what you did there.” Many tried to decipher the message, with some turning to AI for insight.

The inclusion of the Marunouchi Line, a major Tokyo subway route, raised questions. Observers linked this hint to Ripple’s partnership with SBI Holdings, whose headquarters are near the Marunouchi Line. SBI Japan has been a key Ripple collaborator, leveraging XRP for cross-border payments in parts of Asia.

Focus on Payments, Custody, and Stablecoins

Ripple’s emphasis remains on payments, custody solutions, and stablecoins. A key development is Ripple’s acquisition of Hidden Road, a firm that recently joined the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation’s Government Securities Division. This membership opens access to a clearing system handling $11 trillion in daily U.S. Treasury trades, with Ripple aiming to enhance settlement efficiency via the XRP Ledger.

Interestingly, Ripple clarified XRP will not be used directly for settlements. Instead, their stablecoin RLUSD will serve as collateral, while XRP will cover transaction fees. RLUSD has also expanded its presence, recently listing on exchanges like Bitget and Bitmex.

In custody, Ripple filed a trademark for “Ripple Custody” with the USPTO and continues to build its institutional infrastructure. This includes the acquisition of Metaco and the release of Ripple’s Custody app, which supports institutional authentication rather than individual wallets.

As Ripple pushes forward, the blockchain space watches closely, interpreting these signals as signs of wider adoption and infrastructure growth.

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