Ripple has completed five strategic acquisitions since 2023, transforming into a comprehensive financial infrastructure provider. The company’s aggressive expansion comes amid favorable regulatory shifts following the 2024 US presidential election and the resolution of its four-year SEC lawsuit. These moves position Ripple as the first crypto company to own and operate a global multi-asset prime broker, though questions remain about the direct impact on XRP’s price and utility.
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Ripple Completes $1.25B Hidden Road Deal, Launches Ripple Prime
Ripple has finalized its $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road, rebranding the firm as Ripple Prime in a landmark move that positions the company as the first crypto-native firm to own and operate a global, multi-asset prime broker. This strategic acquisition significantly expands Ripple’s institutional offerings and integrates XRP directly into prime brokerage services, marking a pivotal moment in the convergence of traditional finance and digital assets. The deal represents Ripple’s fifth major acquisition in approximately two years, underscoring the company’s aggressive expansion into comprehensive financial services for institutional clients.
read moreRipple & BBVA Launch Digital Asset Custody in Spain
Ripple and BBVA have expanded their partnership to launch a digital asset custody service in Spain, allowing BBVA to offer secure storage and management of cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets. This initiative supports BBVA’s rollout of retail Bitcoin and Ethereum trading and custody services through its mobile app, all designed to comply with the EU’s MiCA regulation. The partnership leverages Ripple’s institutional custody platform to ensure operational reliability and security, meeting growing customer demand for direct crypto access without third-party intermediaries. This development reflects increased confidence among European banks following MiCA’s implementation, facilitating broader adoption of regulated digital asset services.
read moreArchax Expands EU Footprint with Deutsche Digital Assets Buy
London-based Archax, known for tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs), has finalized its acquisition of Deutsche Digital Assets (DDA), a BaFin-regulated German firm managing $70M in crypto ETPs. The deal grants Archax access to DDA’s institutional distribution network and expands its regulatory permissions across Europe. This follows Archax’s earlier purchase of Spanish broker KSCM, reinforcing its ambition to build a comprehensive EU-UK digital asset infrastructure. The firm’s collaboration with Ripple, including the launch of the UK’s first tokenized money market fund on XRP Ledger (XRPL), highlights its focus on institutional-grade DeFi. With XRPL’s speed, security, and upcoming features like decentralized lending, Archax is positioning itself as a leader in the $16T tokenized asset market projected by 2030.
read moreXRPL Leads Asset Tokenization, PE to Hit $7T by 2030
A recent World Economic Forum report underscores XRPL’s critical role in asset tokenization, particularly through its collaboration with Aurum Equity Partners to launch the world’s first combined PE and debt-tokenized fund. The report highlights XRPL’s efficiency and cost-effectiveness, though it notes the lack of a native decentralized launchpad—a gap now being addressed by BlocScale. Private Equity, valued at $5.3 trillion in 2023, is expected to grow to $7 trillion by 2030, with tokenization solving inefficiencies in the sector. Meanwhile, XRP’s price has seen a modest rise, and analysts predict a potential 500% surge amid growing institutional adoption.
read moreCrypto Acquisitions Surge in 2025: 5 Key Trends
In 2025, crypto acquisitions have skyrocketed, with $8.2 billion in deals recorded so far—nearly triple the total for 2024. Chamath Palihapitiya highlights five key trends fueling this surge: Bitcoin treasury acquisitions (like Twenty One Capital), mergers between TradFi and crypto firms (e.g., DTCC-Securrency), institutional service deals (Ripple-Metaco), crypto exchange consolidation (Kraken-NinjaTrader), and on-chain token project mergers (Fetch-Ocean-SingularityNET). These trends are bridging TradFi and DeFi, accelerating institutional adoption and ecosystem integration. The data underscores a maturing crypto market as traditional finance increasingly embraces digital assets.
read moreRipple’s $16T Custody Play: Hidden Road & Metaco Deals
Ripple is aggressively expanding its custody services through high-profile acquisitions like Hidden Road ($1.25B) and Metaco ($250M), targeting the $16 trillion institutional finance market. Legal expert John Deaton highlights these moves as a convergence of TradFi and DeFi, with Ripple positioning itself as a leader in blockchain-based custody and tokenization. The company’s recent acquisitions, including Standard Custody & Trust, aim to offer end-to-end solutions for institutions, leveraging the XRP Ledger for asset tokenization. Despite past SEC battles, Ripple’s stockpile of regulatory-approved services and its stablecoin RLUSD could make it a dominant player in institutional crypto adoption. XRP’s recent 6.47% price surge to $2.34 reflects growing market optimism.
read more5 Crypto Trends Driving Growth in 2025: Palihapitiya
Chamath Palihapitiya highlights five crypto trends shaping 2025: 1) Bitcoin treasuries, with firms like MicroStrategy and Metaplanet amassing BTC as core assets; 2) Mergers between TradFi and crypto firms (e.g., DTCC buying Securrency); 3) Institutional acquisitions like Ripple’s $1.25B purchase of Hidden Road to expand XRP Ledger settlements; 4) Exchange consolidation, exemplified by Kraken’s $1.5B NinjaTrader deal; and 5) On-chain project mergers like Fetch.ai and Ocean Protocol forming the ASI Alliance for decentralized AI. U.S. crypto M&A hit $8.2B in early 2025, signaling rapid institutional adoption and regulatory shifts.
read moreDekaBank and Boerse Stuttgart Launch Institutional Crypto Trading Services in Europe
DekaBank has partnered with Boerse Stuttgart to launch crypto trading services for institutional clients, leveraging the exchange’s regulated infrastructure. This collaboration follows Boerse Stuttgart Digital’s acquisition of a full MiCA license, enabling expansion across the EU. The exchange reported that 25% of its revenue in 2024 came from crypto, with CEO Matthias Voelkel suggesting Bitcoin could reach $500,000 in the mid-term, emphasizing the importance of smart regulation for market growth.
read moreDekaBank Partners with Boerse Stuttgart for Institutional Crypto Trading Services
Boerse Stuttgart Digital is partnering with DekaBank to provide cryptocurrency trading services exclusively for institutional clients, utilizing its regulated infrastructure. This collaboration follows DekaBank’s development of a blockchain-based tokenization platform and comes as the EU advances its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Boerse Stuttgart’s CEO expressed optimism about the crypto market’s growth, highlighting the importance of smart regulation for fostering innovation and trust.
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