Ripple projected that on-chain stablecoin volume could reach $33 trillion in 2026, according to materials presented at the XRP Tokyo 2026 conference in Japan.
The company used the event to position stablecoins as essential infrastructure for fintechs, arguing that firms are now focused on how quickly to integrate them rather than whether to adopt them.
“With onchain volume set to exceed $33 trillion this year, stablecoins are the new standard for global liquidity,”
Ripple stated in a conference flyer.
Ripple highlighted its regulatory positioning, noting it holds more than 75 licences globally and offers a compliant framework for institutions entering the stablecoin market.
Japan remains a key strategic market for Ripple, supported by its long-standing partnership with SBI Holdings through SBI Ripple Asia, which connects the firm to regional banks and financial institutions.
The country’s early regulatory clarity and pro-crypto stance have made it a testing ground for institutional blockchain adoption, including Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin initiatives.
The XRP Tokyo 2026 event also focused on XRP’s role in institutional finance, real-world asset tokenisation and DeFi, underscoring Ripple’s broader expansion across Asia.
At the time of reporting, XRP price was $1.37.