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SBI holds a massive 9% stake in Ripple, surprising U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent greatly.
Ripple’s technology enables faster, cheaper cross-border payments, bridging U.S. investors ...

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<p><span>SBI holds a massive 9% stake in Ripple, surprising U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent greatly.</span></p>
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<p><span>Ripple’s technology enables faster, cheaper cross-border payments, bridging U.S. investors with Asian markets efficiently.</span></p>
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<p><span>SBI and Ripple sign MoU to distribute RLUSD stablecoin, strengthening Japan’s financial infrastructure.</span></p>
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<p>U.S. and Japanese financial leaders are eyeing Ripple as a bridge for cross-border growth. SBI CEO Yoshitaka Kitao revealed that his group holds a massive 9% stake in Ripple, leaving U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent visibly shocked.</p>
<p>With Japan already using Ripple’s technology in banks and remittances, both countries are now exploring stablecoins and next-gen payment systems to boost cross-border investments and liquidity.</p>
<h2>Bessent Shocked About SBI’s 9% Holding in Ripple</h2>
<p>During SBI’s latest earnings call, CEO Yoshitaka Kitao told U.S. counterparts that SBI Group is the largest external shareholder in Ripple, holding about 9% of Ripple Labs. </p>
<p>When Bessent heard the 9% figure, he was shocked and said, “That’s huge,” showing that U.S. officials clearly understand Ripple’s influence in Asia.</p>
<p>Japan already uses Ripple’s technology in banks and remittance companies through SBI Ripple Asia. Kitao believes this network can act as a bridge for U.S. companies and investors entering Asian markets, making payments faster, cheaper, and more reliable.</p>
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<p>🚨SBI CEO Mr. Kitao &amp; U.S. Treasury @SecScottBessent had discussions about @Ripple &amp; how Japan can help boost US economy via financial services. When Scott was told SBI holds 9% of Ripple, Bessent said, “That’s huge.” JV talks, liquidity &amp; stablecoins – all on the table.$XRP… pic.twitter.com/h5tWwgjdt8</p>
— 🌸Crypto Eri ~ Carpe Diem (@sentosumosaba) November 24, 2025</blockquote>
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<h2>Why the U.S. Treasury Is Suddenly Interested?</h2>
<p>Bessent’s recent meetings with Japanese officials have focused on bringing Japan’s “strategic investment” into the United States through trade and investment agreements and capital-market partnerships.</p>
<p>But for this plan to work smoothly, cross-border payments and liquidity systems need to be faster and more efficient, and this is where Ripple’s technology fits in.</p>
<p>Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity removes the need for banks to lock large sums of money in nostro/vostro accounts, freeing billions that can be used for investment instead.</p>
<p>With quicker and cheaper payment systems, Japanese banks can move funds into U.S. assets without delays or heavy costs, which supports the Treasury’s long-term growth strategy.</p>
<h2>Liquidity and Stablecoins “On the Table”</h2>
<p>SBI and Ripple have already signed a memorandum of understanding to support the distribution of Ripple’s dollar stablecoin (RLUSD) in Japan.</p>
<p>Around the same time, U.S. Treasury advisor Bessent started promoting stablecoins as a key tool to increase global demand for the U.S. dollar, expecting the stablecoin market to grow to $3 trillion in the future.</p>
<p>This stance makes it natural for U.S. Treasury officials to look at partnerships between American and Japanese banks. </p>
<p>With Ripple’s technology, these banks could create a system where stablecoins and tokenized U.S. Treasuries move smoothly across borders.</p>

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Japan SBI’s 9% Stake in Ripple Shocks U.S. Treasury Bessent

故事重点

美国国家银行 (SBI) 持有 Ripple 9% 的股份，令美国财政部长贝森特感到意外。

Ripple 的技术能够实现更快、更便宜的跨境支付，为美国投资者建立桥梁…

<div><div><div><div><div>故事亮点</div></div><ul><li><div><div><p><span>SBI 持有 Ripple 9% 的股份，这令美国财政部长贝森特大为惊讶。</span></p></div></div></li><adv/><li><div><div><p> <span>Ripple 的技术能够实现更快、更便宜的跨境支付，有效率地连结美国投资者和亚洲市场。</span></p></div></div></li><adv/><li><div><div><p> <span>SBI 与 Ripple 签署谅解备忘录，将分发 RLUSD 稳定币，加强日本的金融基础设施。</span></p></div></div></li></ul></div><p>美国和日本的金融领袖正将Ripple视为跨境成长的桥梁。日本SBI银行执行长北尾义孝透露，该集团持有Ripple 9%的股份，这一消息令美国财政部长斯科特贝森特震惊不已。</p><p>日本已经在银行和汇款业务中使用了Ripple的技术，两国现在正在探索稳定币和下一代支付系统，以促进跨境投资和流动性。</p><h2> Bessent 对 SBI 持有 Ripple 9% 的股份感到震惊</h2><p>在 SBI 最近一次财报电话会议上，执行长北尾吉孝告诉美国同行，SBI 集团是 Ripple 最大的外部股东，持有 Ripple Labs 约 9% 的股份。</p><p>当贝森特听到 9% 这个数字时，他感到震惊，并说：“这太大了”，这表明美国官员清楚地了解 Ripple 在亚洲的影响力。</p><p>日本已透过SBI Ripple Asia在银行和汇款公司中使用Ripple的技术。北尾认为，该网路可以成为美国公司和投资者进入亚洲市场的桥梁，使支付更快、更便宜、更可靠。</p><div><div><blockquote><p> 🚨日本国家银行（SBI）执行长北尾先生与美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特就瑞波币（Ripple）以及日本如何透过金融服务助力美国经济发展进行了讨论。当贝森特得知日本国家银行持有瑞波币9%的股份时，他表示：「这太惊人了。」合资企业谈判、流动性以及稳定币—所有议题都在讨论之列。 $ XRP… pic.twitter.com/h5tWwgjdt8</p> — 加密 Eri ~ Carpe Diem (@sentosumosaba) 2025 年 11 月 24 日</blockquote></div></div><h2>美国财政部为何突然对此感兴趣？</h2><p>贝森特最近与日本官员的会晤主要集中在透过贸易和投资协定以及资本市场伙伴关系，将日本的「战略投资」引入美国。</p><p>但要让这项计划顺利实施，跨境支付和流动性系统需要更快、更有效率，而这正是 Ripple 的技术发挥作用的地方。</p><p> Ripple 的按需流动性功能消除了银行将大量资金锁定在代理行/往来帐户中的必要性，从而释放出数十亿美元可用于投资。</p><p>凭借更快、更便宜的支付系统，日本银行可以将资金转移到美国资产，而不会出现延误或高昂成本，这支持了财政部的长期成长策略。</p><h2>流动性和稳定币“摆上台面”</h2><p> SBI 和 Ripple 已经签署了一份谅解备忘录，以支持 Ripple 的美元稳定币 (RLUSD) 在日本的发行。</p><p>大约在同一时期，美国财政部顾问贝森特开始推广稳定币，将其作为增加全球对美元需求的关键工具，并预计稳定币市场未来将成长至 3 兆美元。</p><p>这种立场使得美国财政部官员自然而然地开始关注美国银行和日本银行之间的合作关系。</p><p>借助 Ripple 的技术，这些银行可以创建一个系统，使稳定币和代币化的美国国债能够顺利跨境流动。</p></div></div>

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