Ripple Labs Introduces the First Tokenized Money Market Fund on the XRP Ledger (XRPL)

The initiative, in partnership with Archax and UK-based asset manager abrdn, signifies a notable advancement in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) and the expansion of institutional decentralized finance (DeFi) for the XRP ledger ecosystem.

Blockchain technology company Ripple has announced the launch of the first tokenized money market fund on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).

The initiative, realized in partnership with Archax and UK-based asset manager abrdn, marks a significant development in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) and the expansion of institutional decentralized finance (DeFi) for the XRP ledger ecosystem.

In a press release shared with CoinDesk, Archax, recognized as the first Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulated digital asset exchange, broker, and custodian, has facilitated access to abrdn’s £3.8 billion ($4.7 billion) US dollar Liquidity Fund (Lux) in a tokenized format on the XRPL.

The tokenized Lux fund will be available to institutional investors through Archax, aiming to optimize operational costs and settlement processes by leveraging the XRPL’s infrastructure, which boasts fast transaction speeds, low energy consumption and carbon footprint, and immutability.

Commenting on the development, Duncan Moir, Senior Investment Manager at abrdn, highlighted the transformative potential of digital securities in revolutionizing financial market infrastructure.

“The next evolution of financial market infrastructure will be driven by the broader adoption of digital securities. Real benefits are to be had from leveraging the efficiency of moving the end-to-end investment and cash settlement process on-chain,” said Moir.

notably, Ripple has committed $5 million to tokens within abrdn’s Lux fund, forming part of a broader strategy to invest in RWAs on the XRPL through collaborations with various asset managers.

Speaking on the matter, Markus Infanger, Senior Vice President at RippleX, stated, “The arrival of abrdn’s money market fund on XRPL demonstrates how real-world assets are being tokenized to enhance operational efficiencies, while further reinforcing the XRPL as one of the leading blockchains for real-world asset tokenization.”

Emphasizing the growing momentum in asset tokenization, Graham Rodford, CEO of Archax, pointed to the increasing interest from financial institutions in utilizing digital assets for real-world use cases.

“Financial institutions are understanding the value of adopting digital assets for real world use cases. There is now real momentum building for tokenized real-world assets, and Archax is at the forefront of tokenizing assets such as equities, debt instruments and money market funds,” said Rodford.

The collaboration builds on Archax’s use of Ripple’s digital asset custody solutions since 2022. As investor interest in tokenized money market funds on the XRPL grows, Ripple Custody will leverage its experience with institutional clients to support the tokenization, storage, exchange, and movement of digital assets.

According to the press release, the XRP Ledger capabilities provide a robust foundation for RWA tokenization and institutional-grade DeFi applications. Ripple has utilized the XRPL for over a decade, supporting various financial services such as global payments, digital asset custody, and stablecoin issuance.

Market analysis from McKinsey indicates that tokenized money market funds have already seen over $1 billion in assets under management, with projections suggesting the value of tokenized assets could reach $16 trillion by 2030.

At press time, XRP traded at $1.47.