XRP News Today: Gumi Bets on XRP's Real-World Utility to Fuel Blockchain Growth

The Tokyo-listed Japanese gaming and publishing company Gumi has announced a significant investment in XRP, acquiring 2.5 billion yen (approximately $17 million) in the digital asset to expand its blockchain and web3 initiatives. This follows an earlier purchase of 1 billion yen ($6.6 million) worth of Bitcoin in early 2025, marking the company’s dual-asset strategy centered on both Bitcoin and XRP [1].

The decision to invest in XRP aligns with Gumi’s broader strategy to deepen its involvement in the blockchain ecosystem, particularly through XRP’s role in international remittance and liquidity networks. Gumi expects that XRP’s financial utility will help grow sector revenues and strengthen its blockchain business. The purchase will occur between September 2025 and February 2026, with the aim of strategically accumulating the asset over a five-month period [2].

A key driver behind the investment is Gumi’s recognition of XRP’s growing real-world use cases, especially in cross-border payments and liquidity solutions. The company emphasized that its major shareholder and long-term partner, SBI Holdings, has been instrumental in promoting XRP adoption in the financial sector. SBI and Ripple already operate a joint venture, SBI Ripple Asia, which is focused on advancing blockchain-based payment infrastructure in Japan and across Asia [1].

Gumi’s strategy also includes leveraging Bitcoin for value stability and staking income, while using XRP for financial utility and potential appreciation. The company has staked its Bitcoin holdings on the Babylon staking protocol to generate revenue and hedge against potential price volatility. The combined approach with both assets is expected to contribute to sustainable value growth and the expansion of its blockchain-focused business [2].

The move reflects broader institutional interest in XRP as a reserve asset. Several firms have recently announced XRP treasury initiatives, including Trident Digital, Webus International, and VivoPower, signaling increased confidence in the token’s long-term value. Gumi’s decision is seen as a strategic response to this growing trend and a step toward positioning itself at the forefront of blockchain innovation in the gaming and financial sectors [2].

Source: [1] SBI-backed game maker Gumi announces $17 million XRP ... (https://cryptobriefing.com/gumi-xrp-purchase-strategy/) [2] Japanese Gaming Giant Gumi Plans to Invest 2.5B Yen in ... (https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/08/29/japanese-gaming-giant-gumi-plans-to-invest-2-5b-yen-in-xrp/)