Ripple has significantly upgraded its digital asset custody platform for banks and enterprises, introducing new security integrations and institutional staking capabilities through strategic partnerships. The company announced collaborations with cybersecurity provider Securosys and staking infrastructure firm Figment to streamline institutional adoption of cryptocurrency services.
The integration with Securosys brings hardware security module (HSM) technology to Ripple's custody platform, enabling institutions to manage cryptographic keys directly while maintaining high security standards across both cloud-based and on-premises environments. This enhancement aims to reduce procurement delays and eliminate the need for heavy infrastructure builds by financial institutions.
Ripple has also strengthened its compliance stack through earlier integration with Chainalysis, which now supports real-time risk screening within custody workflows. This allows institutions to enforce policies before assets move and helps streamline regulated operations. Additionally, technology from Ripple's recent Palisade acquisition has been incorporated to improve wallet infrastructure and support scalable delivery for enterprises.
The company's partnership with Figment represents a major expansion of its institutional service offering, enabling banks and custodians to provide staking for major Proof-of-Stake networks including Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). This integration allows financial institutions to participate in blockchain network validation and earn staking rewards without building their own validator infrastructure, which typically requires deep technical resources.
Ripple has been building regulatory momentum through licensing achievements, having secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence and Cryptoasset Registration from UK regulators. The company also received preliminary approval for a similar licence in Luxembourg, broadening its European operating base. These approvals allow Ripple to scale its payments platform and support cross-border transactions using digital assets.
The company extended its reach through a long-term partnership with LMAX Group to streamline access to capital markets. This collaboration enables LMAX Group to use Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin as collateral within its institutional trading systems, representing a step toward merging traditional and alternative markets under unified digital asset infrastructure.
Ripple aims to provide a unified experience that simplifies enterprise adoption of digital assets by aligning custody, payments, and brokerage services within a single product suite. The company's updated architecture supports diverse security models and adapts to different regulatory jurisdictions, positioning it to meet growing institutional demand for regulated staking options as enterprises adjust to expanding digital asset use cases.
