About Ripple Custody
Ripple Custody was founded in 2023 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Ripple Custody operates in 20 regulatory jurisdictions. Includes Standard Custody & Trust Company (acquired 2024), which holds a New York Limited Purpose Trust Charter. Metaco (acquired 2023 for USD 250 million) provides the bank-facing technology platform.
Custody model and security
Bank-grade custody infrastructure via Metaco's Harmonize platform, designed for integration within financial institutions' existing systems. Technology is deployed on-premise or via cloud for banks.
Asset coverage
Broad digital asset coverage across the Metaco/Ripple Custody platform; supports crypto assets, tokenized securities, and CBDCs.
Typical client profile
Banks and financial institutions integrating digital asset custody into existing operations. Clients include HSBC, BNP Paribas Securities Services, Societe Generale Forge, BBVA, and Standard Chartered's Zodia Custody.
Institutional fit
Banks and regulated institutions that need to integrate digital asset custody within their existing core banking systems via a white-label technology platform, rather than outsourcing to a third-party custodian.
Key context for buyers
Ripple's custody business expanded significantly with the Metaco acquisition in 2023 and Standard Custody in 2024. Supports payments into 70 countries alongside custody infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ripple Custody founded?
Ripple Custody was founded in 2023 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
How is Ripple Custody regulated?
Ripple Custody operates in 20 regulatory jurisdictions. Includes Standard Custody & Trust Company (acquired 2024), which holds a New York Limited Purpose Trust Charter. Metaco (acquired 2023 for USD 250 million) provides the bank-facing technology platform.
What custody model does Ripple Custody use?
Bank-grade custody infrastructure via Metaco's Harmonize platform, designed for integration within financial institutions' existing systems. Technology is deployed on-premise or via cloud for banks.
Which institutions typically use Ripple Custody?
Banks and financial institutions integrating digital asset custody into existing operations. Clients include HSBC, BNP Paribas Securities Services, Societe Generale Forge, BBVA, and Standard Chartered's Zodia Custody.
What assets does Ripple Custody support?
Broad digital asset coverage across the Metaco/Ripple Custody platform; supports crypto assets, tokenized securities, and CBDCs.
What should buyers know about Ripple Custody?
Ripple's custody business expanded significantly with the Metaco acquisition in 2023 and Standard Custody in 2024. Supports payments into 70 countries alongside custody infrastructure.
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