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In a groundbreaking move, Japan’s Central Bank has officially announced that by 2025, every bank in the country will adopt XRP for transactions. This monumental decision positions Japan at the forefront of digital currency integration, allowing customers to seamlessly use XRP for payments nationwide and earn rewards through the XRP Ledger System CryptoTradingFund(CTF).
Starting in 2025, customers will be able to make payments with XRP at a wide range of participating merchants, both online and offline. This initiative not only simplifies transactions but also introduces an exciting new way to earn cash back. Customers who use XRP for payments will be rewarded with CTF tokens, which can be redeemed for products or sold for fiat currency, offering a direct cash-back option.
The CTF tokens, integral to the XRP Ledger System, are poised to become highly sought after due to their limited supply and the anticipated surge in demand. Experts speculate that the value of CTF tokens could skyrocket from the current $0.72 to an astounding $498, making them a potentially lucrative asset for early adopters.
The Strategic Business Innovator Group (SBI), one of the world’s leading financial services firms headquartered in Tokyo, is playing a pivotal role in this transition. Earlier this year, SBI Holdings’ CEO, Yoshitaka Kitao, revealed plans to launch the SBI VCTrade platform, which will allow verified members to purchase XRP and other tokens using the Japanese Yen. This platform is set to go live in March, further accelerating the adoption of XRP across Japan.
Kitao has been a strong advocate for XRP, particularly its utility in cross-border transactions. He previously stated, “…the use of ‘xRapid’ using XRP is getting widespread, and the number of companies participating in RippleNet is increasing substantially. Therefore, it seems that the use of Ripple’s technology will gradually become more prevalent in the international money transfer field. Virtual currency is tough unless there is ‘real demand,’ but we believe firm ‘real demand’ will emerge from now on.”
As XRP adoption gains momentum across Japan’s banking sector, the increase in liquidity is expected to facilitate larger volumes of cross-border transactions. The launch of SBI’s VCTrade platform will further enhance this liquidity, making it easier for banks to conduct international transactions with minimal friction.
This move by Japan’s Central Bank, supported by industry giants like SBI, signals a significant shift in the global financial landscape. With the potential for increased cross-border trade and the rise in value of CTF tokens, Japan is setting a new standard for digital currency integration on a national scale.
By 2025, Japan could become a global leader in digital currency usage, with every bank in the country leveraging XRP to power seamless, efficient, and rewarding transactions for its customers.
