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Crypto
Evernode CEO outlines strategy to monetise XRP holdings
Evernode has urged companies to shift from merely holding XRP to managing it on-chain to generate returns using decentralised finance functions on the XRP Ledger. Chief Executive Ashish Birla said at WebX 2026 in Japan that corporate digital-asset treasury strategies should evolve from accumulation to active use. He cited growth in tokenised real-world assets on XRPL and increased transaction volumes involving Ripple’s dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD, and outlined steps for Japanese firms to adopt blockchain gradually.
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Crypto accounts hit 10 million; why crypto still has not changed daily life, industry cites final barrier
Regulatory burdens, a lack of consumer-facing services and slow corporate adoption have held back wider use of cryptocurrencies and blockchain despite their technical potential, the industry said. Panelists at Japan\'s WebX 2026 said repeated hacking incidents tightened regulation and raised compliance costs. They said Japan has more than 10 million crypto trading accounts, but the next step hinges on everyday usefulness, with stablecoins and improved user experience seen as key variables over the next 1 to 2 years.
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AI era brings focus on yen stablecoins as Japan weighs strategy
Japan is increasingly debating the need for yen-denominated stablecoins and related rules as AI agents begin to make autonomous payments. At WebX 2026, Takafumi Horie and JPYC CEO Noritaka Okabe discussed payment infrastructure, security design and legal frameworks. They argued currency choice could be a competitive edge, citing stability and accounting and tax needs. They also pointed to Japan’s crypto tax burden and the importance of AI-friendly regulation.
