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Ripple partners with SBI Group and HashKey DX for XRPL solutions in Japan

Ripple partners with SBI Group & HashKey DX to introduce XRPL solutions in Japan. HashKey DX to leverage XRPL’s features for innovative blockchain solutions in Japan. SBI Group to pioneer the use of XRPL technology in supply chain management in Japan. Ripple has forged a groundbreaking alliance with SBI Group and HashKey DX to bring…

Ripple partners with SBI Group & HashKey DX to introduce XRPL solutions in Japan.
HashKey DX to leverage XRPL’s features for innovative blockchain solutions in Japan.
SBI Group to pioneer the use of XRPL technology in supply chain management in Japan.

Ripple has forged a groundbreaking alliance with SBI Group and HashKey DX to bring innovative blockchain solutions to the Japanese market.

This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the adoption of XRP Ledger (XRPL) technology in Japan’s corporate landscape.

HashKey DX to introduce XRPL to Japanese businesses

Recognizing XRPL’s enterprise capabilities such as fast settlement speeds, low costs, and scalability, HashKey DX is poised to introduce innovative blockchain solutions to Japanese businesses.

With a track record of success in implementing blockchain-powered supply chain finance solutions in China, HashKey DX brings invaluable expertise to the table.

Over the past years, HashKey Group has facilitated over $7 billion in trade transactions and financed nearly $3 billion in China through its blockchain platform. Now, with Ripple’s partnership, they aim to replicate this success in Japan.

Andy Dan, the head of HashKey DX, expressed confidence in their ability to drive transformation and deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored to the needs of Japanese enterprises.

SBI Group to use XRPL in supply chain management

SBI Group, a prominent Japanese corporation, is set to pioneer the use of the introduced XRPL enterprise blockchain solutions in supply chain management.

Following the partnership, SBI Group and HashKey DX are poised to revolutionize supply chain finance in Japan leveraging XRPL’s proven track record for enterprise use.

RippleX tokenized market outlook

Besides the SBI Group and HashKey DX partnership, RippleX is actively engaged in discussions with financial institutions, exploring opportunities for asset tokenization on the XRP Ledger and

Markus Infanger, the senior vice president of RippleX, envisions a promising future for tokenized markets.

With traditional finance players increasingly embracing blockchain networks like XRPL, Stellar, and Ethereum, Infanger predicts the total value of tokenized markets could exceed $16 trillion.

Infanger emphasizes that the adoption of blockchain technology is not limited to permissioned, centralized networks but extends to decentralized protocols like XRPL. These discussions with financial institutions indicate a growing interest in leveraging blockchain for real-world applications beyond traditional banking systems.

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USAID will change its name to the US Agency for International Humanitarian Assistance (IHA)
By using blockchain technology, it will “radically increase security, transparency, and traceability”
The revamp comes after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cut USAID numbers from 10,000 to just under 300 in early February

The Trump administration reportedly wants its United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to “leverage blockchain technology” as it works on renaming the organization.

According to a report from WIRED, a government memo has been circulating among State Department officials detailing plans for USAID. In the 13-page document – first reported on by Politico – it states that as part of the revamp, USAID will change its name to US Agency for International Humanitarian Assistance (IHA).

The memo also suggests “leveraging blockchain technology” which will “radically increase security, transparency, and traceability.”

It adds: “This approach would encourage innovation and efficiency among implementing partners and allow for more flexible and responsive programming focused on tangible impact rather than simply completing activities and inputs.”

USAID staffers on leave

Since US President Donald Trump re-entered the White House, significant changes have been made to organizations in the US. One of which is USAID.

In early February, USAID staff were put on administrative leave “with the exception of designated personnel responsible for mission-critical functions,” according to a government notice.

Following the implementation of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), staff numbers at USAID have been cut from 10,000 to just under 300.

In a post on X in February, Musk wrote: “USAID is a criminal organization. Time for it to die.”

USAID is a criminal organization.

Time for it to die. https://t.co/sWYy6fyt1k

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 2, 2025

Blockchain in humanitarian efforts

The use of blockchain in humanitarian efforts has been used before with many seeing the potential is can bring. In 2020, UNICEF invested around 135 Ethereum – about $30,000 at the time – into eight companies from seven developing countries to assist in developing prototypes and to scale their projects.

Financial services company AID:Tech turned to the payment rails of stablecoin issuer Circle to provide fraud-resistant disaster relief delivery in USDC in 2021. By doing so, they wanted to reduce inequality and increase opportunities by bringing accountability and transparency to the distribution of federal relief.

Realizing the benefits of blockchain technology, AID:Tech was the first company to use the technology to deliver international aid in 2015.