Ripple has partnered with Web3 Salon to support Japanese digital asset startups through a new funding initiative. The collaboration, backed by Japan's JETRO and the Asian Web3 Alliance, will provide up to $200,000 per project for XRPL-based startups. The funding focuses on key areas such as decentralized finance (DeFi), real-world assets (RWA), and payment solutions, aiming to foster innovation and growth in Japan's digital asset ecosystem.