XRP-Friendly Ripple Prime Tapped for New Tokenization Initiative with BlackRock and BofA

Cover image via depositphotos.com Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by our writers are their own and do not represent the views of U.Today. The financial and market information provided on U.Today is intended for informational purposes only. U.Today is not liable for any financial losses incurred while trading cryptocurrencies. Conduct your own research by contacting financial experts before making any investment decisions. We believe that all content is accurate as of the date of publication, but certain offers mentioned may no longer be available. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has officially confirmed the transition to the next stage in the development of its tokenization service. Ripple Prime has joined the working group shaping the future financial infrastructure, standing alongside BlackRock , Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs. Advertisement The key point here is not the mere participation of another fintech company, but the composition of the coalition. DTCC, which processes the vast majority of transactions in the U.S. stock market, is effectively creating a unified communication protocol between traditional finance (TradFi) and digital ecosystems (DeFi). Why DTCC Put Ripple Prime in the Same Room as BlackRock For Ripple Prime, this participation became a logical continuation of its "April rally" of recognition. The previously obtained BBB investment rating from Kroll, described as "medium quality with strong support", may have become a signal for conservative players such as BofA and J.P. Morgan that technological partnership is acceptable. HOT Stories XRP vs. BTC Price Comparisons Are Useless: Ripple Vet Schwartz, Binance Announces Big Tech Listing of AMD and Qualcomm, Bitcoin Targets $96,000 as Institutions Buy 500% of Supply - Morning Crypto Report Crypto Regulation 2026: What Is Happening in Russia? Despite the high-profile names among the participants, totaling more than 50 firms, DTCC maintains a cautious tone. This is not about the immediate replacement of traditional equities with tokens, but about building "new rails" for post-trade operations. Advertisement Tokenization just took another step toward mainstream market infrastructure. Appreciate @The_DTCC convening 50+ firms to advance tokenized securities into live workflows. This is how traditional finance moves from pilots to scale. Excited for @Ripple Prime to be part of it. https://t.co/k3UVrAwptD — Mike Higgins (@mikehiggins) May 4, 2026 You Might Also Like Mon, 05/04/2026 - 15:09 Ripple's Schwartz on XRP: 'I Don't Have Much Left Anymore' By Alex Dovbnya For supporters of the XRP ecosystem, this marks a transition from the "gray zone" into the top tier. Ripple Prime here acts not as a "bank killer", but as a necessary adapter. The implementation of The Depository Trust Company (DTC) tokenization service will allow assets to be transferred with blockchain transparency while preserving the legal protections institutional players rely on. Advertisement According to DTCC's roadmap, the coming months will be dedicated to testing interactions among group participants. Given that Ripple Prime has already integrated tools for institutional clients through Hyperliquid and BTC options on Bullish, XRPL may become one of the first testing grounds for new liquidity standards. #ripple #XRP #BlackRock #Tokenization #Ripple News #XRP News