Ripple Expands Digital Asset Custody Push as Institutions Move Onchain

TLDR:

• Ripple says custody now anchors payments, staking, tokenization, and treasury operations for banks
• Kyobo Life became Korea’s first major insurer exploring blockchain custody with Ripple infrastructure
• Chainalysis and Securosys integrations strengthen compliance checks and enterprise-grade key security
• Figment partnership lets institutions offer ETH and SOL staking inside custody workflows safely

Ripple is expanding its digital asset custody business as regulated financial institutions push deeper into blockchain-based operations. 

The company said custody now sits at the center of payments, tokenization, staking, and treasury management for banks entering digital assets. 

Recent partnerships and integrations show Ripple is focusing on compliance, security, and faster institutional onboarding. The move comes as more banks and insurers shift from pilot programs to production-level digital asset platforms.

Ripple Digital Asset Custody Expands Across Banking and Insurance

Ripple said digital asset adoption is moving beyond early testing in Europe, the UAE, and Asia. Stablecoins are now entering treasury operations, while tokenized real-world assets continue gaining regulatory support.

The company argues custody has become the governance layer for these services. Without secure custody, compliance gaps and operational risks can slow institutional adoption.

Since late 2025, Ripple has expanded Ripple Custody across several core areas. These include wallet infrastructure, transaction compliance, enterprise security, and institutional staking.

Its acquisition of Palisade added wallet infrastructure and scalable transaction signing. Ripple also integrated Chainalysis tools for real-time transaction screening and policy enforcement.

The Securosys integration introduced cloud-based hardware security module support. At the same time, Ripple partnered with Figment to add institutional staking for Proof-of-Stake networks.

Ripple also announced a partnership with Kyobo Life Insurance in South Korea. According to Ripple, the insurer will explore blockchain-based custody and on-chain settlement infrastructure.

Kyobo is one of Korea’s largest insurers and the first major insurance firm there to take this step. Ripple said this reflects broader institutional movement into digital asset operations.

Ripple Custody Adds Staking and Cloud HSM Security Tools

Ripple said institutions want custody platforms that fit into existing banking systems without major operational changes. The company is pushing an API-first structure designed for banks, custodians, and regulated enterprises.

It said clients want fewer vendors and faster deployment. This reduces delays and lowers infrastructure costs for digital asset operations.

Ripple listed partners including BBVA, DBS Bank, DZ Bank, and Intesa Sanpaolo. The company said these institutions use Ripple Custody for digital asset management and related services.

In Europe, Intesa Sanpaolo is using Ripple Custody for its digital asset initiatives. This reflects growing demand from major banks for compliant crypto infrastructure.

Through Securosys, Ripple now offers CyberVault HSM and Cloud HSM integrations. These tools allow institutions to manage cryptographic keys without large hardware deployments.

Ripple said this helps banks meet security requirements while reducing onboarding time. It also supports compliance across different regulatory jurisdictions.

The Figment partnership adds staking for Ethereum and Solana directly inside custody workflows. Ripple said institutions can offer staking without building their own validator systems.

This allows staking to remain under existing governance and compliance controls. Ripple sees this as a key step for institutions expanding digital asset services.

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