XRP News Today: VivoPower Invests $100M in Ripple Shares and XRP Becomes First U.S. Listed Company to Hold Both Equity and Native Token

VivoPower International, a Nasdaq-listed company, has committed to a $100 million investment in shares of Ripple Labs, effectively gaining indirect exposure to approximately 213 million XRP tokens at an implied price of $0.47 per token [1]. This move positions the firm as the first and only U.S.-listed company to hold both equity in a blockchain firm and the native token of that firm [4]. The investment is part of a broader treasury strategy to diversify its holdings and expand its presence in the digital asset space, following a $121 million raise in May and a $100 million direct investment in XRP on the Flare Network [4].

The acquisition of Ripple shares was executed through definitive agreements with current shareholders and is subject to approval by Ripple’s executive management [4]. By acquiring Ripple equity, VivoPower is capitalizing on a valuation discrepancy—Ripple’s shares are priced at approximately $19 billion, representing an 86% discount to the $135 billion market value of its XRP holdings [4]. This strategy allows VivoPower to gain significant XRP exposure at a lower cost while benefiting from Ripple’s ecosystem, including its stablecoin operations and recent partnership with BNY Mellon for custody services of RLUSD reserves [4].

Ripple recently completed the acquisition of stablecoin platform Rail and has resolved its long-standing legal dispute with the SEC by jointly filing a dismissal of the XRP lawsuit on August 7, addressing a key regulatory risk [4]. This development appears to have influenced VivoPower’s bullish outlook on Ripple’s long-term prospects. Additionally, the company plans to continue acquiring XRP tokens directly, reinforcing its dual exposure approach and aiming to enhance shareholder value through both equity and token appreciation [4].

The transaction does not appear to have triggered immediate on-chain effects beyond the XRP holdings, but it could represent a precedent for broader corporate adoption of digital assets. Ripple’s status as the largest holder of XRP tokens makes it a strategic partner for companies seeking indirect exposure, while VivoPower’s unique ownership structure may pave the way for new corporate treasury strategies in the crypto space [4].

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[1]title1: VivoPower To Purchase Initial US$100 Million of Ripple Shares Effectively Buying XRP at an Implied US$0.47 per Token (url1: https://finviz.com/news/133567/vivopower-to-purchase-initial-us100-million-of-ripple-shares-effectively-buying-xrp-at-an-implied-us047-per-token)

[2]title2: Why VivoPower Is Eyeing Ripple Shares for a Massive XRP Advantage (url2: https://coincentral.com/why-vivopower-is-eyeing-ripple-shares-for-a-massive-xrp-advantage/)

[3]title3: VivoPower to Gain XRP Exposure at $0.47 per Token via Ripple Share Purchase (url3: https://coingape.com/vivopower-to-gain-xrp-exposure-at-0-47-per-token-via-ripple-share-purchase/)

[4]title4: VivoPower Invests $100M in Ripple Shares and XRP, Becoming First U.S. Public Company to Hold Both Blockchain Firm Equity and Native Token (url4: https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-news-today-vivopower-invests-100m-ripple-shares-xrp-strategy-2508/)