XRP News Today: Ripple Integrates Wormhole for Cross-Chain Interoperability with 35 Blockchains

Ripple has made a significant advancement in blockchain interoperability by integrating with Wormhole, a cross-chain interoperability protocol. This integration connects the XRP Ledger and its EVM-compatible sidechain with over 35 blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Polygon. This move allows XRP-native decentralized applications (dApps) to interact with various blockchain ecosystems, enabling developers to build dApps that operate across multiple networks.

David Schwartz, the CTO of Ripple and co-creator of the XRP Ledger, highlighted the importance of interoperability for mass adoption. He stated that for real mass adoption, the infrastructure must be present across multiple chains, not just on one. This integration allows tokens natively issued on the XRP Ledger to move between blockchain networks while maintaining native issuance and control, setting the stage for broader adoption and utility.

Wormhole's cross-chain bridge will facilitate seamless asset transfers, cross-chain messaging, and the multichain issuance of tokens. This integration positions XRP as an institutional-grade chain, particularly given Ripple's compliance-first approach. Robinson Burkey, co-founder of the Wormhole Foundation, noted that this integration unlocks greater potential for one of the most established blockchain networks in enterprise finance, further advancing its role as a foundation for regulated, interoperable digital asset ecosystems.

Ripple aims to leverage this cross-chain interoperability to expand its offerings in decentralized finance, tokenization, and liquidity provision. The integration with Wormhole is part of Ripple's broader strategy to enhance the XRPL's institutional appeal. Earlier this month, the XRPL mainnet integrated Circle’s USDC, improving its utility for stablecoin transactions and on-chain finance applications. Additionally, DeFi platform Ondo Finance added support for XRPL, allowing users access to tokenized U.S. government debt products. The upcoming launch of the XRPL EVM Sidechain, expected in the second quarter, will bring Ethereum-compatible smart contract capabilities to the XRP ecosystem, further expanding its functionality.

Ripple's growing momentum is also evident in its recent partnerships and initiatives. Singapore-based Trident Digital announced a $500 million capital raise to establish a corporate treasury anchored in XRP, pending regulatory approval. This initiative plans to accumulate XRP as a long-term reserve asset, participate in staking, and deepen integration with the Ripple ecosystem, further bolstering XRP’s institutional appeal.