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XRP Asia ships to push XRP Ledger adoption across the region
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The new regional body, led by former Hedera Foundation executive Sabrina Tachdjian, is lining up Korean banks for a Seoul showcase in October.
Key facts
- SBI Ripple Asia’s token issuance platform was registered under Japan’s Fund Settlement Act on March 26, 2026
- The session is slated for October 3, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Seoul during Korea Blockchain Week
- The key dates to circle are early October 2026, when the Batch and Permission Delegation upgrades are planned, and October 3, 2026, when the Seoul announcement is set to take place
- South Korean institutions including Woori Bank and Kakao Bank are slated to participate in the XRP Seoul event
Summary
The session is slated for October 3, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Seoul during Korea Blockchain Week. South Korean institutions including Woori Bank and Kakao Bank are slated to participate in the XRP Seoul event. Discussion topics are expected to cover cross-border payments and tokenized deposits. Ripple already has a notable regional foothold through SBI Ripple Asia, a joint venture between SBI Holdings and Ripple.