XRP: Banking, Bonds, and Bonkers Politics – What’s Next?

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Oh, XRP, you sneaky little minx! Just when we thought you were content with your price chart tango, you’ve gone and infiltrated banking, real-world assets, and-wait for it-US politics. Bridget Jones would be proud of your overachieving ways. (Though she’d probably still be fretting about her weight while you’re out here tokenizing Treasuries.)

The past few days have been a whirlwind of updates that would make even the most seasoned crypto enthusiast spill their chai latte. From Japan’s financial bigwigs to tokenized Treasuries and a Washington plot twist, it’s like XRP is the unexpected hero of a rom-com we didn’t know we needed. Let’s dive in, shall we? (And no, this isn’t a fever dream-it’s just crypto being crypto.)

SBI Holdings: XRP’s New BFF (With Benefits)

Remember that friend who always shows up with the best gossip? Well, SBI Holdings is XRP’s version of that friend-but with a 10 billion yen bond and XRP rewards. (Yes, you read that right. No, it’s not a typo.) In a press release that dropped on February 20, 2026, SBI Ripple Asia Corporation announced they’re diving headfirst into blockchain utilization for financial services. And guess who’s the star of the show? The XRP Ledger, darling. Because why settle for Netflix when you can be the main character?

SBI also launched the SBI START Bonds-because who doesn’t love a bond with blockchain-based settlement and XRP rewards? (It’s like a spa day for your portfolio.) SBI, already Ripple’s ride-or-die with a 9% stake in Ripple Labs, is basically throwing a party for XRP holders. Crypto commentator JackTheRippler (yes, that’s his name) is already hyping it up on X, claiming crypto traders will only wake up when XRP hits $100. Honey, they’ll need more than coffee for that shock.

XRPL: Tokenizing Treasuries Like It’s Hot

Meanwhile, the XRP Ledger is out here dominating the tokenized U.S. Treasury space like it’s the Beyoncé of blockchains. According to RWA.xyz (yes, that’s a real thing), XRPL now accounts for a cool 63% of the tokenized US Treasury supply in the OpenEden Treasury Bills (TBILL) Vault. Eat your heart out, Ethereum, Solana, and Arbitrum-XRPL’s got the crown.

The OpenEden Treasury Bills vault is basically a smart contract that lets investors flirt with short-dated US T-Bills via the TBILL token. And XRPL’s TBILL issuance? A whopping $61.7 million. (That’s a lot of avocado toasts.) Crypto commentator Levi Rietveld even chimed in, linking this to a US Supreme Court ruling that declared Trump’s tariffs illegal. Because nothing says “crypto volatility” like a $150 billion refund drama. Strap in, folks-this is going to be a wild ride.

Oh, and did we mention Trump has a backup plan? (Surprise, surprise.) Rietveld thinks this could send financial markets-crypto included-into a tailspin. XRP holders, grab your popcorn. Or better yet, your XRP rewards.

So, there you have it. XRP is out here making moves while the rest of us are still trying to figure out if we should buy Bitcoin or another pair of shoes. (Spoiler: always the shoes.) But hey, if XRP keeps this up, maybe we’ll all be sipping champagne on a yacht funded by tokenized Treasuries. Or, you know, just crying into our chai lattes. Either way, it’s going to be entertaining.

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2026-02-23 20:52