Ripple Signs Four Deals to Build End-to-End Payments and Custody Platform

Published at 2025-12-04 17:45:08

Ripple said it completed agreements with four companies in 2025 to assemble an end-to-end payments and custody platform, combining on/off-ramp, settlement, and secure asset storage capabilities. The consolidation is intended to shorten settlement cycles and reduce counterparty complexity for banks, remitters, and payment providers that use Ripple’s rails.

Why it matters: tighter infrastructure could accelerate institutional adoption of XRP and other digital assets by addressing custody and compliance gaps that have hindered broader use. The move also positions Ripple to compete more directly with traditional payment processors and custody providers, though integration work and regulatory approvals will be key near-term milestones to watch.

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