XRP News Today: Vivopower partners with Crypto.com to expand XRP treasury and list shares

Vivopower International Plc (NASDAQ: VVPR) has entered a strategic partnership with Crypto.com, a leading digital asset platform, to expand its XRP-focused treasury and enhance shareholder access to XRP and other cryptocurrencies [1]. Under the agreement, Crypto.com Custody will provide institutional-grade digital asset storage and management solutions for Vivopower’s holdings, while the company’s shares will be listed on Crypto.com’s stock trading platform, giving the exchange’s 150 million global users direct access to $VVPR [2]. This collaboration also includes access to upcoming XRP restaking capabilities through the Flare Network, a platform with which Vivopower has previously partnered [3].

The partnership marks a key step in Vivopower’s transformation into a digital asset enterprise centered around XRP. The company aims to build long-term value through XRP acquisition and treasury management, while supporting decentralized finance infrastructure and real-world blockchain applications [4]. This move is expected to bridge traditional equity investors with the growing cryptocurrency market and provide shareholders with enhanced liquidity and exposure to XRP [5].

In addition to custody and listing support, the collaboration supports Vivopower’s broader strategy of acquiring a $100 million stake in Ripple Labs, the entity behind XRP, through private transactions with existing shareholders [6]. This acquisition includes both direct XRP token purchases and Ripple shares, aiming to build a diversified digital treasury. Ripple’s holding of XRP tokens is currently valued at $135 billion [7], and the company’s stablecoin business, RLUSD, along with its infrastructure units Hidden Road and Rail, further strengthens its value proposition [8].

Vivopower’s strategy includes a potential 86% discount on the cost per XRP token compared to current market prices [9]. The company is also engaging with institutional investors and digital infrastructure providers, including BitGo and Nasdaq Private Market, to ensure robust governance and transparency in managing its digital assets [10]. These efforts align with Vivopower’s vision of becoming the first U.S.-listed company offering direct exposure to both Ripple shares and XRP tokens [11].

While the acquisition of Ripple shares is pending final approval from Ripple’s executive management [12], the company acknowledges the risks associated with market volatility and regulatory uncertainty [13]. Despite these challenges, Vivopower remains committed to its XRP-focused strategy, driven by the potential for significant value accretion for shareholders. The integration of XRP into the company’s core treasury model is intended to optimize yield while minimizing the weighted average cost of XRP acquired [14].

Sources:

[1] https://crypto.com/us/company-news/vivopower-selects-cryptocom-as-a-partner-to-support-digital-asset-treasury-strategy

[2] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/12/3131689/0/en/VivoPower-Selects-Crypto-com-as-a-Partner-to-Support-Digital-Asset-Treasury-Strategy.html

[3] https://www.investing.com/news/cryptocurrency-news/vivopower-partners-with-cryptocom-for-digital-asset-custody-services-432SI-4185062

[4] https://www.quiverquant.com/news/VivoPower+Announces+Strategic+Acquisition+of+Ripple+Shares+to+Enhance+XRP-Focused+Digital+Asset+Treasury