"Ripple Bridges Traditional Finance and Blockchain with Institutional-Grade Custody Solutions"

Ripple has identified three primary use cases for its digital asset custody solutions that are driving institutional adoption in the crypto market. As traditional financial institutions increasingly engage with digital assets, secure custody has emerged as a foundational requirement, enabling participation in tokenization, stablecoin issuance, and blockchain-based governance. Ripple Custody, which offers both software-as-a-service and on-premise solutions, is positioning itself as a bridge between traditional finance and the blockchain ecosystem by providing infrastructure that mirrors the security and reliability of conventional financial systems.

The first and most critical use case is . Secure storage of private keys is essential for protecting large institutional holdings of tokenized treasuries, real estate, and cryptocurrencies. Ripple Custody provides “bank-grade” infrastructure that supports trading, tokenization, and crypto-enabled payments, enabling institutions to confidently operate within the digital asset space. This infrastructure is particularly vital as institutions seek to mitigate counterparty risk and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining liquidity and access to markets.

The second major use case is . Ripple Custody supports minting, burning, and managing stablecoins across the XRP Ledger and EVM-compatible chains. Notable examples include Société Générale FORGE issuing a euro-backed stablecoin and South Korea’s BDACS utilizing Ripple’s RLUSD for payments. These deployments highlight the role of custody in facilitating cross-border payments, faster settlements, and the generation of new institutional revenue streams. The rising adoption of stablecoins is also being supported by partnerships with financial platforms and the expansion of regulated stablecoins like EURC and PYUSD, which are seeing substantial growth in transaction volumes.

The third key use case involves . Ripple Custody integrates blockchain technology into financial operations, streamlining settlements, reconciliations, and reporting. This integration reduces operational costs and minimizes counterparty risks, enabling near real-time settlement across capital markets. By automating traditionally manual processes, Ripple argues that institutions can achieve greater efficiency and transparency, particularly in environments where speed and accuracy are paramount.

Ripple highlights that these use cases—secure safekeeping, stablecoin issuance, and governance automation—are foundational to the broader adoption of tokenized assets. As the market for tokenized assets is projected to grow significantly, institutions that implement robust custody frameworks are likely to gain a competitive edge in the evolving financial landscape. Conversely, those that delay adoption may struggle to keep pace with the rapid innovation in the digital asset space.

The rise of institutional adoption is also reflected in broader market trends. Chainalysis’ 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index underscores the growing importance of both retail and institutional participation, particularly in Asia and Eastern Europe, where economic conditions and regulatory developments are accelerating crypto adoption. Institutions are increasingly seeking custody solutions that allow them to securely manage large-value transactions while remaining compliant with evolving regulatory standards.

In parallel, Bybit has launched a dedicated Business-to-Business Unit (BBU) to further support institutional adoption of digital assets. The BBU offers integrated custody and triparty settlement solutions, RWA collateral programs, and tokenized product distribution pipelines. These offerings are designed to address the growing demand for secure, scalable, and compliant digital asset infrastructure, reinforcing the industry's shift toward institutional-grade services.

Together, Ripple’s custody innovations and the strategic moves by platforms like Bybit highlight the ongoing transformation of the digital asset landscape. As institutions continue to explore new ways to integrate crypto into their portfolios and operations, the role of secure custody and institutional infrastructure will only grow in significance.