SBI Holdings launches ¥10 billion on-chain bond rewarding investors with XRP

Japan’s SBI Holdings has initiated a ¥10 billion ($64.5 million) on-chain bond issuance that offers investors rewards in $XRP. This move aligns with a broader trend in Japan, where financial institutions are increasingly tokenizing bonds on the blockchain to improve liquidity and accessibility. Additionally, Japan’s supportive regulatory environment for crypto-enabled securities issuance has fostered innovation in this space.

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