XRP News Today: VivoPower Invests $100M in Ripple Shares to Boost XRP Exposure

VivoPower International PLC, a Nasdaq-listed solar power company, has announced a plan to invest up to $100 million in privately held shares of Ripple Labs, the company behind XRP, the native token of the XRP Ledger. The move, disclosed on August 9, 2025, is part of a strategic initiative to enhance the firm’s exposure to XRP and optimize yield while reducing the weighted average cost of the token. Following the announcement, VivoPower’s shares surged 32.12%, closing at $5.10, with further gains of 4.51% observed in after-hours trading [3].

The investment is pending final approval from Ripple’s executive management and will be executed after two months of due diligence. Kevin Chin, Executive Chairman and CEO of VivoPower, emphasized that the strategy involves a combination of purchasing both Ripple shares and XRP tokens to balance yield maximization and cost efficiency [6]. This dual approach positions VivoPower as the first publicly listed U.S. firm to offer investors exposure to both Ripple equity and XRP, marking a unique value proposition in the evolving digital asset space [2].

To manage and secure its Ripple holdings, VivoPower will partner with BitGo for custody services and Nasdaq Private Market, Ripple’s preferred platform for private share transactions. An independent auditor will also conduct quarterly reviews of the company’s Ripple holdings to ensure transparency and accountability. The company’s move reflects a broader trend of institutional interest in XRP, driven in part by regulatory clarity and growing adoption of the token in cross-border payment solutions [5].

Ripple has issued a total of 100 billion XRP tokens, of which approximately 14 million have been burned. The company currently holds around 41 billion XRP in escrow. In a related development, South Korean crypto custodian BDACS has launched regulated custody services for XRP, leveraging Ripple Custody to offer secure storage and management for institutional investors [1].

VivoPower’s decision to invest in Ripple shares at an implied XRP price of $0.47 per token underscores its confidence in the company’s long-term potential and the broader utility of XRP in the global financial ecosystem. The firm’s strategy aligns with an evolving institutional interest in XRP, following recent regulatory developments that have created a more favorable environment for the token [4]. The initial $100 million investment is expected to serve as the foundation for a larger, more strategic commitment to digital assets in the future [6].

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[1] Ethereum vs. XRP in 2025: A Strategic Deep Dive into ... (https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-xrp-2025-strategic-deep-dive-institutional-momentum-regulatory-realities-2508/)

[2] VivoPower To Purchase Initial US$100 Million of Ripple Shares, Effectively Buying XRP at an Implied US$0.47 Per Token (https://finviz.com/news/133567/vivopower-to-purchase-initial-us100-million-of-ripple-shares-effectively-buying-xrp-at-an-implied-us047-per-token)

[3] Why VivoPower Is Eyeing Ripple Shares for a Massive XRP Advantage ... (https://coincentral.com/why-vivopower-is-eyeing-ripple-shares-for-a-massive-xrp-advantage/)

[4] XRP Challenges 3 Resistance as Regulatory Clarity Spurs Adoption, ZA Miner Contracts See Rising Interest (https://coincentral.com/xrp-challenges-3-resistance-as-regulatory-clarity-spurs-adoption-za-miner-contracts-see-rising-interest/)

[5] Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Price Could Surge to $140000 ... (https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-bitcoin-price-surge-140-000-150-000-rising-global-liquidity-trends-2508/)

[6] VivoPower Moves to Expand XRP Strategy (https://moneycheck.com/vivopower-moves-to-expand-xrp-strategy-with-100-million-ripple-share-acquisition/)