Ripple’s Staking Shake-Up: Custody Goes Bold

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Ripple forges ahead with its custody platform, as the regulated world grows hungry for the cryptic flame; new safeguards, tighter compliance, and the lure of staking surface like a miracle, meant to hasten the coming deployment and pry open the vaults of digital assets for all who dare enter.

Ripple Deepens Custody with Security, Compliance, and Staking Alliances

In the dim corridors of finance, demand for compliant digital-asset infrastructure accelerates as custody platforms mature. Blockchain solutions provider Ripple on Feb. 9 announced a series of strategic collaborations that expand Ripple Custody, with a focus on security, compliance, and staking for regulated financial institutions.

The announcement states that Ripple partnered with Securosys and Figment to simplify procurement and accelerate time-to-market for banks and custodians. Ripple now offers CyberVault HSM and CloudHSM capabilities from Securosys, allowing institutions to deploy hardware security module-based custody on premises or in the cloud without traditional cost or complexity barriers. Securosys CEO Robert Rogenmoser said:

“By integrating our CyberVault HSM with Ripple Custody, institutions gain an out-of-the-box, enterprise-grade solution that can be deployed quickly, without added complexity, while retaining full control over their cryptographic keys.”

He described the integration as providing direct cryptographic key control alongside scalable, cost-effective deployment, while supporting compliance across multiple regulatory jurisdictions through one of the broadest ranges of HSM providers supported by a custody platform.

Ripple also expanded institutional functionality by partnering with Figment to introduce staking within custody workflows. Through the collaboration, banks, custodians, and regulated enterprises can offer staking for leading proof-of- stake networks, including Ethereum and Solana, without building or managing validator infrastructure or compromising operational controls. Figment vice president and head of partnerships and corporate development Ben Spiegelman explained:

“By combining Ripple’s enterprise-grade custody technology with Figment’s secure, non-custodial staking platform, we’re giving regulated institutions a way to offer staking rewards to their customers on several blockchain networks.”

The staking integration allows institutions to expand product offerings while maintaining enterprise-grade security, governance, and compliance standards. The updates follow Ripple’s acquisition of Palisade, which supports faster wallet delivery and scalability for fintechs and institutions, and the integration of Chainalysis tools that enable real-time transaction screening and policy enforcement before assets move. Ripple senior vice president of product Aaron Slettehaugh described the combined security, compliance, and staking enhancements as a way to reduce fragmented technology stacks and help institutions deploy digital asset services faster while scaling with confidence. Together, the additions reinforce Ripple Custody’s positioning as a developing custody solution for regulated financial institutions seeking future secure exposure to XRP-native crypto markets.

FAQ ⏰

  • What is Ripple Custody designed for?
    It provides regulated financial institutions with secure, compliant digital asset custody and related services.
  • How does the Securosys partnership enhance Ripple Custody?
    It adds CyberVault HSM and CloudHSM options for stronger cryptographic key control and compliance.
  • What does the Figment integration enable?
    It allows institutions to offer staking for networks like ethereum and solana within custody workflows.
  • Why is Ripple integrating Chainalysis and Palisade?
    To support real-time transaction screening, faster wallet delivery, and scalable institutional operations.

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2026-02-11 08:27