A new report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), titled Asset Tokenization in Financial Markets, directly references a major development involving the XRP Ledger (XRPL) in the tokenized private equity (PE) space. The inclusion was highlighted by digital finance analyst WrathofKahneman in a recent tweet, drawing attention to a case study from the report, which showcases the integration of blockchain infrastructure in institutional investment. The report identifies Aurum Equity Partners as the firm behind what is described as the world’s first combined private equity and debt tokenized fund, valued at $1 billion. According to the document, this fund was launched on the XRP Ledger, an open-source decentralized layer-1 blockchain. The purpose of this initiative is to support data center investments, improving investor access and enabling liquidity via secondary markets. WEF report, "Asset Tokenization in Financial Markets" mentions #XRPL use for Aurum's "combined PE and debt tokenized fund valued at $1b," to drive datacenter investment. #Ripple (Infranger) is a contributor to WEF. pic.twitter.com/XoqhEbaWy4 — WrathofKahneman (@WKahneman) June 9, 2025 Tokenization’s Role in Modernizing Private Equity The specific mention of the XRP Ledger in a WEF publication lends further visibility to the blockchain’s expanding use case within regulated financial instruments. The report discusses broader benefits of tokenization across the private equity market, including improved transparency, operational efficiency, and enhanced accessibility. It frames the Aurum Equity Partners case as a pioneering example of how distributed ledger technology can be utilized to digitize traditionally illiquid assets such as private equity and debt instruments. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 The document also notes that the private equity market, valued at $5.3 trillion in 2023, is projected to grow to $7 trillion by 2030, with a significant portion expected to be tokenized. Within this context, the Aurum initiative serves as a practical demonstration of tokenization’s real-world application. The fund’s structure on XRPL is intended to facilitate increased participation by investors and reduce traditional barriers associated with private equity markets, such as high minimum investments and limited liquidity. Ripple’s Connection to the WEF and XRPL Ecosystem WrathofKahneman, in his tweet , also pointed out Ripple’s indirect association with the initiative through its role as a contributor to the WEF. Ripple, the enterprise blockchain company behind significant development on XRPL, has frequently participated in policy dialogues and reports published by the Forum . Although the report does not reference Ripple directly in connection with the Aurum fund, its ongoing involvement with the WEF signals institutional acknowledgment of blockchain platforms linked to the company. As interest in tokenization accelerates globally, the Aurum Equity Partners initiative and its recognition in WEF’s latest report may serve as a precedent for further adoption of decentralized ledger technology in capital markets. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post World Economic Forum Confirms $1 Billion Fund on XRP Ledger appeared first on Times Tabloid .
