Japan's recent economic stimulus could significantly impact global liquidity systems, according to analyst Stern Drew. He suggests that Ripple's XRP Ledger (XRPL) presents a more efficient alternative to traditional systems like SWIFT, aligning with Japan's focus on instant cross-border settlements. Drew emphasizes Ripple's potential to integrate traditional finance with digital systems, particularly as Japan's financial and foreign policies evolve under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. He estimates that Ripple's infrastructure could support tokenized liquidity exceeding $600 billion if Japan digitizes just 5% of its sovereign debt or trade transactions.