XRP News Today: VivoPower Buys $100M Ripple Shares to Cut XRP Cost by 86% via Equity Exposure

VivoPower International, a Nasdaq-listed solar power company, has announced its plan to acquire $100 million in Ripple shares, representing a strategic expansion of its exposure to the XRP token. The move is designed to allow the company to access XRP at an implied cost of just $0.47 per token—far below current market prices—by purchasing equity in Ripple, a company that controls a significant portion of the token supply [1]. The acquisition, if approved by Ripple’s executive management, would see VivoPower buy shares from existing holders, positioning it as the first U.S.-listed company offering dual exposure to both Ripple equity and XRP [3].

The firm explained that its strategy involves holding both Ripple shares and XRP directly. This dual approach, according to CEO Kevin Chin, is intended to lower the average cost of acquiring XRP while maximizing returns. The firm’s management estimates that every $10 million invested in Ripple equity could potentially increase shareholder value by more than $5 per share [4]. Quarterly audits will also be conducted to verify the holdings, adding a layer of transparency and accountability to the strategy [5].

Ripple, best known for its XRP token, also operates the RLUSD stablecoin and has stakes in various digital asset ventures. The company currently holds approximately 41 billion XRP tokens, which are valued at around $135 billion at current prices. By acquiring Ripple shares at a weighted average valuation of $19 billion, VivoPower effectively gains access to these holdings at an 86% discount [6]. The valuation excludes Ripple’s other business units, such as its digital asset prime brokerage division and its growing stablecoin operations.

VivoPower has expressed optimism about Ripple’s long-term prospects, particularly with its recent expansion into the stablecoin market. Ripple recently announced plans to acquire stablecoin platform Rail, and it has already partnered with BNY Mellon for custodial services for RLUSD reserves [7]. The company also referenced USDC issuer Circle as a comparable publicly traded entity, drawing a parallel between Ripple’s business model and the broader digital asset market.

A key factor in the deal is the legal clarity now surrounding Ripple. On August 7, 2025, Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a joint dismissal of the XRP lawsuit, ending a prolonged legal dispute that had previously cast uncertainty over the company’s operations [8]. This development has opened the door for greater institutional investment and strategic partnerships in the sector.

VivoPower emphasized that this acquisition aligns with its broader strategy of optimizing its digital asset treasury. The company has already invested $100 million in XRP via the Flare Network after raising $121 million in capital in May 2025 [9]. The latest move represents a significant step in diversifying its holdings and maximizing value for shareholders in the evolving digital asset landscape.

The announcement has already had a notable impact on the company’s stock, with shares surging by up to 32.12% to $5.10 in the days following the news [2]. The firm plans to partner with BitGo and Nasdaq Private Market for custody and settlement of the Ripple shares, ensuring secure and compliant handling of the assets.

At the time of the announcement, XRP was trading at $3.3, having surged by 6.5% in the past 24 hours and 21% on the weekly chart. The move underscores the growing interest among traditional financial institutions in integrating digital assets into their investment strategies, leveraging both equity and token exposure to capitalize on the sector’s potential.

Source:

[1] AInvest (https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-vivopower-buy-ripple-shares-xrp-100m-move-aims-cut-xrp-cost-86-2508/)

[2] StartupNews.fyi (https://startupnews.fyi/2025/08/09/vivopower-shares-jump-32-on-100m-ripple-equity-buy-to-boost-xrp-strategy/)

[3] FINVIZ.com (https://finviz.com/news/133567/vivopower-to-purchase-initial-us100-million-of-ripple-shares-effectively-buying-xrp-at-an-implied-us047-per-token)

[4] CoinGape (https://coingape.com/vivopower-to-gain-xrp-exposure-at-0-47-per-token-via-ripple-share-purchase/)

[5] TipRanks (https://www.tipranks.com/news/the-fly/vivopower-to-purchase-initial-100m-of-ripple-shares-thefly)

[6] AInvest (https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-vivopower-invests-100m-ripple-shares-boost-xrp-exposure-2508/)

[7] CoinCentral (https://coincentral.com/why-vivopower-is-eyeing-ripple-shares-for-a-massive-xrp-advantage/)

[9] StockTitan (https://www.stocktitan.net/news/VVPR/vivo-power-to-purchase-initial-us-100-million-of-ripple-shares-a1tbaobmlkiw.html)