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The blockchain company is introducing custody, payment, and brokerage solutions for the management and tokenization of digital assets as it seeks regulatory approval from the central bank.
Brad Garlinghouse at DC Fintech Week (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
What to know:
- Ripple announced it is enhancing its digital asset services in Brazil and aims to secure a Virtual Asset Service Provider license with the nation’s central bank.
- The organization is launching a comprehensive platform for banks and fintechs that integrates cross-border payments, cryptocurrency custody, brokerage, and treasury functionalities.
- Ripple’s initiative in Brazil coincides with significant growth through multi-billion dollar acquisitions and the introduction of a U.S. dollar stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD).
Ripple, the blockchain company centered on payments and closely linked to the XRP Ledger (XRP) network, is expanding its digital asset offerings in Brazil while preparing to seek a license from the central bank, positioning itself within the country’s newly established crypto regulation framework.
The company stated on Tuesday that it is introducing an extended range of services that combine cross-border payments, custody of digital assets, brokerage, and treasury tools. This integrated solution is designed for banks and fintechs aiming to facilitate cross-border transactions, store cryptocurrencies, and manage liquidity within a single system.
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Additionally, it plans to pursue a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB), in accordance with the country’s crypto regulations.
"Latin America has always been a key market for Ripple — not only due to the potential scale of the opportunity but also because Brazil has developed one of the most sophisticated and innovative financial ecosystems globally," stated Monica Long, president at Ripple.
The firm noted that multiple Brazilian companies are already utilizing Ripple’s payment network and crypto services. For instance, Banco Genial manages same-day transfers in U.S. dollars, while Braza Bank employs the system for foreign exchange transactions and has issued a real-backed stablecoin on the XRP Ledger. Fintech Nomad and others leverage the network to transfer funds between Brazil and the U.S., settling in stablecoins.
Ripple is also advancing its custody solution in the nation, targeting institutions that require secure storage associated with trading and tokenization. The company mentioned partners such as CRX and Justoken are utilizing the platform to issue tokenized assets, including tangible assets like commodities.
This initiative in Brazil occurs as Ripple has been rapidly growing through acquisitions, enhancing services related to trading and digital asset infrastructure. This expansion includes the $1.25 billion acquisition of prime brokerage Hidden Road and the $1 billion purchase of corporate treasury service GTreasury. Furthermore, the firm offers a U.S. dollar stablecoin, the $1.5 billion , through its custody division.
The firm reported that it has facilitated over 100 billion in transactions within its payment ecosystem. Recently, Ripple initiated a share buyback program that valued the firm at $50 billion.
