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Ripple Pours Millions into XRP Ledger Growth in Japan and South Korea

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Vignesh S G

Ripple has launched an exciting new fund to accelerate the adoption of the XRP Ledger in Japan and South Korea. This strategic initiative by the San Francisco-based blockchain company aims to use its significant financial resources to drive growth and innovation in these important markets.

A Billion XRP for Innovation

Ripple is using its 1 billion XRP reserve to support this initiative. Initially committed to various XRP projects in April, the fund will now direct tens of millions of dollars over time towards partnerships, investments, and developer grants. Ripple executive Emi Yoshikawa confirmed this substantial backing to promote the XRP Ledger’s adoption and use in these regions.

Japan: A Favorable Environment for Ripple

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has praised Japan for its supportive environment for XRP and has even considered moving the company’s global headquarters there. In April, Ripple strengthened its presence in Japan by partnering with Tokyo-based HashKey DX.

Ripple’s Key Partnerships

In May, SBI VC Trade, the crypto trading platform of Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings, began operating its validator on the XRP Ledger. Additionally, projects from Japan and South Korea received funding during the seventh wave of the XRPL Grants program, highlighting the growing support for the technology.

Ripple’s new fund underscores its commitment to enhancing the XRP Ledger ecosystem in Japan and South Korea, two powerful economies in East Asia. By investing heavily in these regions, Ripple aims to boost the adoption and application of its blockchain technology, fostering innovation and growth.

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Vignesh S G

Vignesh is a young journalist with a decade of experience. A proud alumnus of IIJNM, Bengaluru, he spent six years as a Sub-Editor for a leading business magazine, published from Kerala. His interest in futuristic technologies took him to a US-based software company specialising in Web3, Blockchain and AI. This stint inspired him to view the future of journalism through the lens of next generation technologies. Now, he covers the crypto scene for Coinpedia, uncovering a vibrant new world where technology and journalism converge.

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