A new report from the World Economic Forum, released in May 2025, titled “Asset Tokenization in Financial Markets,” has identified critical components driving the evolution of tokenized finance. According to crypto researcher SMQKE, the document highlights the XRP Ledger as the infrastructure behind a significant $1 billion private equity tokenization initiative. Additionally, it points to Ripple’s strategic acquisitions of BitGo and Metaco as central to the custodial and compliance mechanisms underpinning this transformation in financial markets. JUST IN: May 2025 World Economic Forum report, “Asset Tokenization in Financial Markets,” highlights XRP Ledger powering $1B private equity tokenization and Ripple’s crypto custody tech via BitGo and Metaco as key infrastructure for the next generation of value exchange. 12… pic.twitter.com/wLHPXtPrVu — SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) May 21, 2025 Custodial Services and Compliance Infrastructure via Ripple Acquisitions The WEF report emphasizes the emergence of new market roles and structures enabled by tokenization. Among these developments, key management providers such as BitGo and Metaco—both acquired by Ripple —are recognized for offering specialized custodial services. These entities support the safekeeping of tokenized assets and assist financial institutions in meeting regulatory compliance requirements. The report positions these providers as essential contributors to the secure handling of digital assets and the broader enablement of tokenized financial ecosystems. Institutional Validation Through Tokenized Private Equity In a section focused on private equity, the report details an example of real-world application: Aurum Equity Partners’ launch of the world’s first combined private equity and debt tokenized fund, reportedly valued at $1 billion. This fund is hosted on the XRP Ledger and described in the report as an open-source and decentralized Layer-1 network. The XRP Ledger’s involvement in this high-value tokenization effort is a milestone in expanding investor access, increasing liquidity, and improving operational efficiency across secondary markets. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 A Broader Shift Toward Digital-Native Financial Systems By recognizing the XRP Ledger as the foundational blockchain layer for a billion-dollar financial product, the WEF report underscores the increasing maturity and utility of blockchain infrastructure in institutional finance. The report also affirms the role of Ripple’s ecosystem, particularly through its acquisitions, in addressing key compliance and custody challenges—two long-standing hurdles in the path to widespread asset tokenization. Furthermore, the WEF outlines how these developments contribute to evolving financial architectures, including digital-native service providers and programmable financial instruments. These services, enhanced by composability and automation, are expected to reshape capital markets, streamline settlement processes, and enable greater financial product innovation. SMQKE’s tweet draws attention to the depth of recognition given in the report to technologies developed or supported by Ripple. The tweet mentions Ripple’s crypto custody technology and the XRP Ledger’s operational role in tokenizing real-world assets , stating that the infrastructure is positioned to support the “next generation of value exchange.” 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 urged to do in-depth 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 Report Mentions XRP Ledger and Ripple’s Notable Use Cases appeared first on Times Tabloid .
