Based in Tokyo, game developer Gumi Inc. is making significant strides in digital assets with plans to purchase 2.5 billion yen (around $17 million) worth of XRP, as outlined in an announcement on Aug. 29 announcement.
The acquisition will occur over five months, starting September 2025 and concluding in February 2026.
The company aims to achieve more than just exposure to cryptocurrency prices. It highlighted that XRP’s role in international remittance and liquidity services provides a strategic pathway for broadening revenue options in finance.
A translated version of their statement reads:
“Our choice to acquire XRP is not merely driven by price predictions but is a strategic decision to engage in the XRP ecosystem, which plays a central role in the global remittance and liquidity framework, thereby linking it directly to enhanced revenue prospects in the financial industry.”
Importantly, this move follows a previous investment in Bitcoin earlier this year. During the first half of 2025, Gumi invested 1 billion yen (approximately $6.8 million) in BTC and staked it using Babylon.
Founded in 2007, Gumi is renowned for titles like Brave Frontier. Since its debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2014, it has ventured into blockchain through its investment division, gumi Cryptos Capital, supporting early-stage startups in this space.
According to Yahoo Finance data, Gumi’s shares were down more than 2% to 603 yen (over $4) as of market close.
Two-pronged strategy
Gumi’s leadership has indicated it plans to focus its blockchain efforts around two principal digital assets: Bitcoin and XRP.
The organization describes Bitcoin as a universal store of value, ideal for generating staking income and long-term growth. In contrast, XRP is seen as an operational asset linked to financial infrastructure, which can enhance profitability by connecting the company directly to payment networks and liquidity solutions.
Combining BTC and XRP as strategic “pillars,” according to the firm, will establish a strong foundation for its blockchain initiatives and ultimately support long-term corporate growth.
