Japanese gaming giant Gumi Inc. has announced plans to purchase 2.5 billion yen (approximately $17 million) worth of XRP as part of its efforts to expand its blockchain business. The company announced the development in a press release today, following a decision made at a recent board meeting.

Notably, the gaming company will strategically accumulate XRP over a five-month period between September 2025 and February 2026. Gumi emphasized that the planned purchase is a strategic move to enable it to participate in XRP’s ecosystem.