Ripple Positions XRP Ledger as Critical Infrastructure for Asia's $18.9T Digital Asset Revolution

Enterprise blockchain solutions provider Ripple is aggressively positioning its XRP Ledger as the foundational infrastructure powering Asia Pacific's massive digital asset transformation, as the region leads global adoption of blockchain-based financial solutions.

The company announced continued business growth across Asia Pacific on Tuesday, coinciding with Apex 2025 in Singapore – the largest annual XRPL summit and its first edition in the region. The timing underscores Ripple's strategic focus on Asian markets where regulatory clarity is driving institutional adoption.

At the heart of Ripple's Asian expansion strategy are concrete partnerships delivering real-world blockchain solutions, the company noted. The company's collaboration with StraitsX has brought the Singapore dollar-backed stablecoin XSGD to the XRP Ledger, enabling real-time cross-border payments. Meanwhile, its partnership with BDACS in South Korea provides secure custody solutions for XRP and RLUSD, supporting institutional adoption across the region.

These partnerships come as Asia Pacific emerges as the epicenter of the global tokenization boom. According to a joint report by Ripple and Boston Consulting Group, the market for tokenized real-world assets is projected to reach $18.9 trillion by 2033 – with Asian jurisdictions including Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong leading pilot programs for tokenized funds, bonds, and structured products.

"With increasing demand for faster and more transparent financial infrastructure, blockchain solutions such as stablecoins are increasingly playing a vital role in cross border payments and treasury management in Asia Pacific," Ripple said in a statement.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has been particularly active, with its Project Guardian completing over 15 trials across various financial products, including the successful tokenization of the Franklin OnChain US Dollar Short-Term Money Market Fund. This regulatory leadership is creating the framework for broader institutional adoption across the region.

The stablecoin market alone presents massive opportunity, with the Citi Institute forecasting growth of up to 1,500% to exceed $3 trillion by 2030. Ripple is positioning XRP Ledger to capture a significant portion of this growth through its focus on "fast, low-cost, and highly scalable transactions."

Beyond immediate partnerships, Ripple is building long-term presence through its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI), advancing technical education and infrastructure development in Singapore, South Korea, and Japan.

The company's Asian strategy reflects broader institutional momentum toward blockchain adoption. As traditional financial institutions increasingly recognize the benefits of distributed ledger technology, Ripple's early positioning in key Asian markets could prove crucial for capturing market share in the emerging digital asset economy.

"These developments underline Ripple's commitment to advancing decentralized finance in the region by supporting the XRPL ecosystem and fostering the adoption of digital assets and blockchain as foundational infrastructure underpinning the next wave of financial innovation," the company said.