Japanese Bond Crisis Sparks Global Concerns; XRP Seen as Liquidity Solution

The Japanese bond market is experiencing unprecedented strain, with the 30-year bond yield surpassing 4% for the first time since 1999, according to BeInCrypto. Analyst Catalina Castro warns of a potential global domino effect, as Japan, a major US creditor, could trigger massive sales of US Treasury bonds. Japanese investors sold $29.6 billion in US debt in Q1 2026, the largest since 2022. Ripple's XRP is highlighted as a tool to release trapped liquidity, using its On-Demand Liquidity solution to facilitate real-time cross-border settlements, potentially easing financial stress.