XRP News Today: VivoPower Buys $100M Ripple Stake After SEC Waiver Allows New Fundraising

VivoPower International PLC has announced plans to acquire a $100 million stake in Ripple, following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granting the blockchain firm a waiver from its “bad actor” designation [1]. This regulatory shift has opened the door for Ripple to pursue new fundraising opportunities, allowing VivoPower to proceed with its investment strategy. The firm will acquire both Ripple shares and XRP tokens—valued at approximately $696 million—as part of a broader initiative to integrate digital assets into its corporate treasury. This makes VivoPower the first publicly listed U.S. company to offer shareholders exposure to both Ripple equity and XRP [1].

VivoPower’s CEO Kevin Chin emphasized that the acquisition aligns with the company’s long-term goal of building a diversified treasury model with significant upside potential for shareholders. The firm will hold Ripple shares directly on the company’s shareholder register, ensuring legal ownership and transparency. The strategy also includes partnerships with digital asset custodians like BitGo and Nasdaq Private Market LLC, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to secure and compliant asset management [1].

Importantly, VivoPower has opted to avoid purchasing shares held in special-purpose vehicles (SPVs), citing the additional fees and complexity involved. To ensure accountability, an independent auditor will conduct quarterly reviews of the firm’s Ripple shareholdings [1]. The company’s decision reflects a strategic and cautious approach to integrating digital assets into its portfolio.

The move follows the SEC’s recent decision to grant Ripple a waiver from its enforcement order, which had stemmed from a 2020 lawsuit alleging the sale of unregistered securities. Although the parties reached a settlement in May 2025, the injunction remained in place until now. With the waiver in effect, Ripple is now free to raise capital in private markets without legal barriers, signaling a potential shift in the regulatory landscape for digital assets [1].

Analysts have highlighted that VivoPower’s decision aligns with a growing trend of institutional diversification into digital assets, particularly among companies seeking to hedge against traditional market volatility. The firm’s dual acquisition strategy—holding both shares and tokens—indicates a strategic interest in both the financial and technological aspects of blockchain innovation. Moreover, the timing of the announcement—just days after the SEC’s updated guidance—underscores the increasing influence of regulatory developments on corporate strategies in the crypto space [3].

The acquisition also reflects a broader shift toward institutional adoption of digital assets as legal frameworks begin to take shape. As Ripple continues to navigate its legal and market position, the integration of XRP into VivoPower’s treasury model represents a significant step forward in the mainstream acceptance of blockchain technology. Market observers will be watching closely to see how this integration unfolds and whether it triggers further corporate interest in digital assets [3].

Source:

[1] CryptoSlate (https://cryptoslate.com/vivopower-to-acquire-100m-ripple-stake-after-sec-clears-path-for-new-fundraising/)

[2] CoinMarketCal (https://coinmarketcal.com/en/?page=4)

[3] CryptoRank (https://cryptorank.io/news/tag/ripple)