XRP News Today: C1 Fund's Ripple Stake Marks Blockchain Finance's Institutional Inflection Point

C1 Fund Inc. (NYSE: CFND), a closed-end investment company focused on late-stage digital assets and blockchain infrastructure, has acquired equity in Ripple, a global provider of enterprise blockchain technology for cross-border payments and financial infrastructure C1 Fund Inc. Announces Equity Purchase in Ripple, Leading Enterprise Blockchain Solutions Provider^[1]. The investment aligns with C1 Fund's strategy to back companies advancing institutional blockchain adoption, with Ripple's platform leveraging stablecoins like RippleUSD (RLUSD) and the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to facilitate efficient settlement of crypto and traditional assets C1 Fund Inc. Announces Equity Purchase in Ripple, Leading Enterprise Blockchain Solutions Provider^[2].

Elliot Han, C1 Fund's Chief Investment Officer, emphasized that Ripple's international reach and technology align with the fund's objective to support core blockchain finance infrastructure. The investment expands C1 Fund's portfolio, which targets 30 top digital asset and technology companies while excluding entities primarily administered in China, China Hong Kong, and China Macau C1 Fund Inc. Announces Equity Purchase in Ripple, Leading Enterprise Blockchain Solutions Provider^[1]. Dr. Najam Kidwai, C1 Fund's CEO, highlighted the move as a testament to Ripple's leadership in blockchain innovation and a step toward diversifying the fund's exposure to industry leaders C1 Fund acquires stake in Ripple to expand digital assets portfolio^[3].

Ripple's platform, used by global financial institutions, enables real-time cross-border transactions and tokenized asset settlements. Its XRP Ledger is recognized for low-cost, high-speed transactions, while RLUSD, a NYDFS-regulated stablecoin, provides a dollar-pegged settlement layer for institutional use C1 Fund Adds Ripple to Portfolio in Strategic Blockchain Investment^[4]. The investment underscores growing institutional confidence in blockchain solutions, with C1 Fund positioning itself to capitalize on the evolving digital asset landscape C1 Fund Inc. Announces Equity Purchase in Ripple, Leading Enterprise Blockchain Solutions Provider^[2].

C1 Fund, based in Palo Alto, California, operates as a Maryland corporation with C1 Advisors LLC as its investment adviser. The fund's strategy involves allocating at least 80% of its assets to equity and equity-linked securities of digital asset companies, focusing on capital gains. Its recent equity purchase follows a broader trend of institutional adoption of blockchain infrastructure, with Ripple's ecosystem now integrated into platforms like RWA.xyz for real-time analytics on tokenized assets C1 Fund Adds Ripple to Portfolio in Strategic Blockchain Investment^[4].

The investment reflects C1 Fund's disciplined approach to portfolio diversification. With Ripple's technology supporting regulated stablecoins and cross-border liquidity solutions, the fund aims to benefit from the convergence of traditional finance and blockchain innovation. Kidwai noted that further announcements are anticipated as C1 Fund continues pursuing strategic partnerships in the digital asset sector C1 Fund acquires stake in Ripple to expand digital assets portfolio^[3].