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Japanese gaming and blockchain company gumi Inc. has announced plans to become Japan’s largest $XRP treasury company.
The firm is restructuring its crypto strategy around $XRP and expanding its partnership with the SBI Group.
The move has attracted attention within the $XRP community. Observers point to the influence of SBI and its chairman, Yoshitaka Kitao, in supporting companies that actively manage $XRP treasuries.
Gumi Shifts $86M Crypto Portfolio Toward $XRP
According to gumi’s financial results presentation for the fiscal year ended April 2026, the company plans to reorganize its digital asset business and make $XRP its primary crypto holding.
As of April 30, 2026, gumi held about 14 billion yen ($86 million) in cryptocurrencies. Previously, the company maintained exposure to multiple crypto assets and earned returns mainly through staking.
However, lower yields across the crypto market have made that strategy less attractive. To improve efficiency, gumi plans to gradually convert more of its holdings into $XRP. The company may also acquire additional $XRP depending on market conditions.
Gumi stated that its goal is to become Japan’s largest holder and operator of $XRP.
Treasury Strategy Includes Covered Calls
The company does not plan to simply hold $XRP. It intends to actively manage its treasury using derivatives, including covered call options.
Under this strategy, gumi would hold $XRP while selling call options at predetermined price levels. This allows the company to collect option premiums and generate recurring income. It may also help reduce the impact of market volatility.
The presentation also referenced an SBI-backed crypto fund strategy that could include ETFs and other digital asset investment products.
SBI Expands Support for $XRP Ecosystem
Gumi’s $XRP-focused pivot comes as its relationship with SBI continues to deepen. The two companies formed a capital and business alliance in 2022, and SBI reportedly owns about 34% of gumi.
They have already worked together through gC Labs on crypto investment strategies involving rebalancing, hedging, and staking. In 2025, gumi also announced plans to launch a cryptocurrency investment fund with SBI.
SBI’s involvement with $XRP extends beyond investments. Through SBI Ripple Asia, the group provides cross-border payment solutions for financial institutions and remittance companies. SBI Remit has also used $XRP as a bridge asset for international money transfers.
Strong Results Back $XRP Expansion
Gumi reported solid financial results for the fiscal year ended April 2026. Revenue reached 9.183 billion yen, while operating profit came in at 83 million yen. Ordinary profit totaled 2.17 billion yen, and net profit attributable to shareholders reached 1.454 billion yen.
The company said crypto asset valuation gains of about 2.63 billion yen played a major role in its profitability. Those gains helped gumi report positive results across all key earnings metrics as it prepares to expand its $XRP treasury strategy.