Breaking News: SBI Holdings’ Ripple Revelations Leave XRP Investors in a Tizzy!

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Ah, mesdames et messieurs! The illustrious Chairman of SBI Holdings, one Yoshitaka Kitao, has graciously unveiled that this financial titan possesses an equity stake in the esteemed Ripple Labs, thus dispelling the whimsical chatter surrounding its alleged exposure to XRP. Voilà!

This proclamation follows the recent grandiloquent utterances of none other than Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, who has audaciously suggested that his company stands on the brink of becoming a $1 trillion behemoth. How delightful!

Chairman Kitao Unveils the Truth Behind XRP Claims

In a display of finesse, Kitao brushed aside the rampant rumors claiming that SBI holds a staggering $10 billion in XRP tokens. “Non!” he proclaimed, clarifying that their actual exposure lies not with XRP, but rather with the illustrious Ripple Labs itself. According to his calculations, SBI boasts a respectable 9% stake in Ripple. Oh la la!

“Not $10 billion in XRP, but around 9% of Ripple Lab. So our hidden asset could be much bigger,” he quipped. “When one considers Ripple Lab’s total valuation, which, of course, includes its vast ecosystem, we find ourselves amidst an enormous treasure!”

Let us not forget, dear audience, SBI has been a steadfast ally of Ripple, gallantly supporting the expansion of blockchain-based payment solutions across Asia as if they were knights on a noble quest!

In a twist of fate, come November 2025, Ripple’s valuation skyrocketed to a whopping $40 billion after a $500 million funding round led by the ever-mysterious Fortress Investment Group and the enigmatic Citadel Securities. How thrilling!

By these lofty assessments, a 9% stake in Ripple Labs would appear to be worth around $3.6 billion-on paper, at least. However, should Ripple’s ambitions soar, particularly in line with Garlinghouse’s extravagant $1 trillion dream, SBI’s equity stake could likewise rise to celestial heights! Ah, the wonders of finance!

CEO Garlinghouse Anticipates Trillion-Dollar Triumph

During the XRP Community Day, broadcasted on the digital marketplace known as X (formerly Twitter), Garlinghouse declared that a crypto firm shall eventually transcend the $1 trillion threshold. This would place it alongside titans such as Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, and Microsoft. Quel avenir prometteur!

“I have no doubt that there will be a trillion-dollar crypto company. I believe Ripple stands a chance-if we navigate the waters of the XRP ecosystem wisely-to become that very company, or perhaps there shall be others!”

Garlinghouse did not merely rest upon his laurels; he emphasized that Ripple’s aspirations extend beyond mere profit. “Our raison d’être,” he espoused, “is to nurture the success of XRP and its bustling ecosystem.” He likened XRP to Ripple’s guiding star-how romantic!

“We shall persist in crafting products and services that our customers adore and are willing to pay for, all in the noble service of the XRP ecosystem,” he added with a flourish.

🚨 Brad Garlinghouse Just Dropped a Massive Bombshell For XRP Holders

Brad said, “Ripple’s reason for existence is driving success around XRP and XRP ecosystem. There WILL be a Trillion Dollar Crypto company and I don’t have any doubt that Ripple has that opportunity.”

He also…

– Stern Drew (@SternDrewCrypto) February 11, 2026

Alas! These remarks emerge amidst a tempestuous market for XRP, which has seen a decline of 7.8% in the past 24 hours. At this very moment, it trades at a modest $1.47. Quelle tragédie!

Despite Ripple’s fervent focus on XRP, ongoing developments, and the expansion of its ecosystem, these grand advancements have yet to yield a price breakout worthy of applause. Patience, mes amis!

In the grand tapestry of time, continued growth and deeper institutional integration may indeed provide the foundation for price appreciation and wider adoption. Yet, for now, XRP remains a creature largely influenced by the whims of the broader market. Ah, the unpredictability of fortune!

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2026-02-16 11:33