Gumi, Backed by SBI, Invests $17M in XRP
Gumi Invests $17 Million in XRP
Tokyo-listed game developer and publisher, Gumi, announced on Friday its plans to purchase 2.5 billion Japanese yen (approximately $17 million) worth of XRP. This move expands its digital asset holdings beyond Bitcoin.
Following its earlier investment of 1 billion yen ($6.6 million) in Bitcoin in early 2025, Gumi's board has approved the addition of XRP to its balance sheet. The aim is to further their focus on web3 and blockchain initiatives.
The purchase is slated to occur between September 2025 and February 2026.
Strategic Rationale
Gumi stated that this decision is part of a long-term strategy to engage with the XRP ecosystem, which supports international remittance and liquidity networks. The company also views it as an opportunity to increase revenue.
“XRP is a key asset to the international remittance and liquidity network strategy led by SBI Holdings. Given that SBI is our largest shareholder, XRP has extremely high strategic compatibility with the company,” according to the translated version of their announcement.
SBI's Role and Ripple Partnership
SBI Holdings maintains a close relationship with Ripple through their joint venture, SBI Ripple Asia. This venture aims to advance blockchain-based payment infrastructure across Japan and Asia.
Earlier this month, Ripple and SBI agreed to distribute Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin in Japan, seeking to introduce a regulated stablecoin option for enterprises by early 2026.
Dual-Asset Strategy
The company plans to pursue a dual-asset strategy centered on Bitcoin and XRP:
- Bitcoin: for income and value stability.
- XRP: to leverage its financial utility for revenue growth and to strengthen its blockchain business.
“In particular, the expanding real-world use of XRP in financial infrastructure such as cross-border payments and liquidity provision gives it significant importance as a medium- to long-term growth asset,” Gumi added.
Gumi will evaluate its crypto holdings at market value quarterly, with gains and losses reflected in its income statement.
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