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Crypto•29 June 2026•

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Ripple Proposes New XRPL Standard for Institutional Lending Against Tokenized Assets

Key Facts

1Ripple proposed a new XRPL standard allowing institutions to borrow against tokenized assets, with blockchain enforcing loan terms while human credit teams handle underwriting; validator approval is still needed.

To expand institutional use of the XRP Ledger, Ripple has proposed a new standard allowing institutions to borrow against tokenized assets. The blockchain enforces loan terms, while human credit teams handle underwriting. The proposal still requires approval from XRPL validators.

The proposal comes as decentralized lending grows, with total value locked in lending protocols reaching tens of billions per market data. Ripple's approach combines automated enforcement with traditional underwriting, potentially attracting institutions seeking transparency with credit oversight.

XRP has seen muted price action following the announcement, with the market awaiting the validator vote. If approved, the standard could open the door to new institutional inflows. Traders will focus on any updates from Ripple regarding the voting timeline.