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<p><a href="https://www.cryptopolitan.com/ripples-clo-questions-sec-chair-genslers-post-regulatory-job-prospects/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ripple</a>, a prominent player in the digital asset space, has revealed plans to acquire Standard Custody and Trust Company, a New York-based digital asset platform. The acquisition, subject to regulatory approval, marks a significant move for Ripple to strengthen its regulatory license portfolio and expand its offerings in the blockchain-based financial services sector.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="expanding-regulatory-licenses-portfolio">Expanding regulatory licenses portfolio</h2>
<p>Upon the completion of the acquisition, Ripple will become the sole shareholder of Standard Custody. Integrating <a href="https://www.standardcustody.com/about-us" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Standard</a> Custody’s limited purpose trust charter and money transmitter licenses into Ripple’s existing portfolio will enable the company to provide its clientele a comprehensive suite of services.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Monica Long, President of Ripple, emphasized the importance of these licenses in delivering a full end-to-end solution, stating, “Being able to provide not just the technology component to financial institutions who want to use blockchain for all types of decentralized financial services, you also need a compliance piece.”</p>
<p>Ripple’s regulatory licenses portfolio already includes multiple sets of money transmission licenses in the U.S. and the MPI license in Singapore. Adding trust licenses from Standard Custody further strengthens Ripple’s regulatory standing and enhances its ability to cater to the evolving needs of its clients worldwide.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="enhanced-service-offerings">Enhanced service offerings</h2>
<p>Standard Custody, known for its digital asset custody, escrow, and settlement services for institutional clients, received de novo application approval for a New York trust license in May 2021. This acquisition will enable <a href="https://www.cryptopolitan.com/ripple-vs-sec-lawsuit-potential-settlement/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ripple</a> to leverage Standard Custody’s expertise and infrastructure to bolster its service offerings, particularly in the institutional space.&nbsp;</p>
<p>With a growing European custody team and a diverse clientele across five continents, Ripple is poised to solidify its position as a leading provider of blockchain-based financial solutions.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="strategic-partnerships-and-clientele">Strategic partnerships and clientele</h2>
<p>Standard Custody, a subsidiary of PolySign, a digital asset infrastructure firm, has established itself as a trusted player. Ripple’s acquisition aligns with its strategic vision to expand its reach and enhance its capabilities.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Notable public clients of Standard Custody include HSBC, DekaBank, VP Bank, and DZ Bank in Germany, with ongoing relationships with Société Générale, BBVA Switzerland, DBS, and Zodia Custody.</p>

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