• Webus International intends to create a $300M XRP treasury which will promote large-scale use of on-chain assets by institutions.

• Samara Alpha looks after the treasury with a legal structure that ensures it is managed efficiently, not only for profits.

• Many analysts think this trend points to businesses increasing their use of programmable crypto assets for fast liquidity needs.

A crypto analyst known as Pumpius has pointed to Webus International, a fairly unknown Chinese AI mobility company, as potentially demonstrating a shift in corporate finance with their decision to accumulate $300 million worth of XRP.

Pumpius suggests that this might be the first step in more businesses choosing to keep XRP in their financial systems for liquidity, and not for speculation

Webus Files a $300 Million XRP Reserve Disclosure Form

Based in Hangzhou, Webus International provides AI-assisted solutions for mobility. Using their technology, fleet services are handled more efficiently, travel is booked automatically, and tourism operations are made simpler.

Pumpius pointed out that it is especially significant because Webus chose to fill out an official disclosure (Form 6-K) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, detailing its $300 million XRP reserve. The money required is being sourced from the company’s savings, borrowing, and credit, rather than tapping the market for new equity, which could reduce shareholder value.

Samara Alpha to Oversee the Treasury Operations

Webus International will be working with Samara Alpha, a registered digital asset management firm, in managing its XRP treasury. A Delegated Digital Asset Agreement will manage how the structure is run.

Even though no assets have been moved, the framework has been made legally binding, according to Pumpius. Samara Alpha is to look after the management, safekeeping, and analysis of the treasury following industry standards.

Webus’ choice of XRP is based on serious consideration, according to the analyst. The business is putting XRP to use for cross-border payments, automating travel bookings, offering customer loyalty programs, and planning the integration of a stablecoin in the future, which could be the RLUSD.

Pumpius noted that companies are evolving their approach to liquidity. Traditional treasuries rely on fiat currency, bonds, or equities, which are affected by inflation risks, low returns, and high market swings. In contrast, XRP offers a stable, programmable tool for real-time use.

The analyst believes this strategy can benefit mid-sized companies in Asia and Latin America. 

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