Ripple teamed up with SettleMint Tuesday to simplify digital asset custody and tokenization for banks across Asia Pacific, as XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) ETF inflows hit $1.8 billion.
What the Ripple and SettleMint Partnership Covers
According to a joint press release Tuesday, the partnership connects Ripple Custody with SettleMint’s Digital Asset Lifecycle Platform, giving banks and fintechs one system to issue, manage, and operate tokenized assets from start to finish.
Previously, institutions had to piece together separate vendors for custody, issuance, compliance, and servicing. Now all of that runs through a single integrated solution.
“This partnership gives them the foundation to roll out digital assets and future-proof them from there,” said Fiona Murray, Ripple’s Managing Director for Asia Pacific.
The two companies have already started offering the combined solution in Asia and plan to expand to other markets as demand grows.
The partnership arrives as a Boston Consulting Group report from May 2026 projected tokenized real-world assets could reach $88 trillion by 2035, warning that banks failing to adapt face a potential 30% profit reduction over the same period.
Why XRP ETF Flows Are Drawing Attention
Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart posted on X Tuesday that XRP ETF flows have been “surprisingly resilient,” with money mostly moving in one direction since launch and cumulative net inflows now sitting at approximately $1.8 billion.
He called the performance particularly impressive given XRP’s price action over the same stretch.
Meanwhile, institutional ownership is building alongside the flow momentum, with Goldman Sachs leading all holders at roughly $87.45 million in XRP ETF exposure, a position that grew by more than 83 million XRP last quarter.
Jane Street Group and Millennium Management follow at approximately $16.6 million and $16.2 million respectively.
XRP Price Prediction: Breakout Levels and Targets
| Scenario | Signal | Price target |
| Bullish | Daily close above the triangle resistance at $1.40 | $1.45–$1.55 |
| Bearish | Daily close below the $1.35 support | $1.30 |
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