Ripple’s RLUSD to Launch in Japan: Boosting XRP’s Role as Bridge Currency

Ripple and SBI Holdings are teaming up to bring Ripple’s U.S.-dollar backed stablecoin, RLUSD, to Japan by early 2026 through SBI VC Trade. This partnership comes on the heels of Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL), powered by XRP, already operating in the region. RLUSD integration is set to revolutionize Japan’s remittance corridors, offering deeper liquidity, cost reduction, and a clearer role for XRP as a bridge currency.