Ripple has moved to strengthen its institutional custody offering with a new set of strategic partnerships that deepen security, compliance, and revenue-generating capabilities for regulated financial institutions.
The company announced new collaborations with Securosys and Figment, building on its recent integration with Chainalysis and the acquisition of Palisade, as it pushes Ripple Custody further into the mainstream of enterprise digital asset infrastructure.
The latest developments are aimed squarely at banks, custodians, and regulated enterprises that want to deploy digital asset services quickly without stitching together complex and costly technology stacks.
By expanding its custody stack with hardware-backed security options and integrated staking, Ripple is positioning itself as a one-stop platform for institutions navigating both regulatory pressure and growing client demand.
Key Takeaways
- Ripple has expanded its institutional custody platform with new security and staking capabilities through partnerships with Securosys and Figment.
- The integration of CyberVault HSM and CloudHSM lowers deployment costs and complexity while giving institutions direct control over cryptographic keys.
- Built-in staking support for networks like Ethereum and Solana allows regulated institutions to offer yield services without running validator infrastructure.
- Combined with Chainalysis compliance tools and the Palisade acquisition, Ripple Custody is positioning itself as a production-ready, all-in-one custody solution for regulated markets.
Strengthening Custody Security With Securosys HSMs
A central part of the update is Ripple’s partnership with Securosys, a well-established provider of high-security hardware security modules (HSMs). Through this collaboration, Ripple Custody now supports Securosys’ CyberVault HSM and CloudHSM solutions, giving institutions new options for managing cryptographic keys with direct control and strong protection guarantees.
The addition is designed to address one of the biggest barriers to institutional custody adoption: the cost and complexity of deploying HSM-based systems. Traditionally, HSM procurement can involve long lead times, high upfront investment, and operational overhead.
Ripple says its ready-to-deploy approach removes much of that friction, allowing institutions to choose between on-premise deployments or cloud-based setups depending on internal policies and regulatory requirements.
“Institutions require absolute confidence in how cryptographic keys are secured and managed,” said Robert Rogenmoser, CEO of Securosys.
“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.”
With the Securosys integration, Ripple Custody now supports one of the broadest selections of HSM providers available on a single platform. This flexibility is particularly relevant for global institutions operating across multiple jurisdictions, where regulatory standards around key management and data residency can vary significantly.
Integrated Staking Through Figment
Beyond secure storage, Ripple is also expanding what institutions can do with assets held in custody. A new partnership with Figment brings staking services directly into the Ripple Custody workflow, allowing regulated clients to offer staking on major proof-of-stake networks such as Ethereum and Solana.
Rather than running their own validator infrastructure, banks and custodians can rely on Figment’s non-custodial staking platform while keeping governance, reporting, and risk controls aligned with institutional standards. The goal is to make staking a natural extension of custody services, not a separate operational burden.
“Ripple Custody’s partnership with Figment brings secure, institutional staking to the largest banks and enterprises,” said Ben Spiegelman, Vice President and Head of Partnerships and Corporate Development at Figment.
“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.”
For institutions, the appeal is twofold. Staking creates an additional revenue stream at a time when yield opportunities are becoming a standard client expectation. At the same time, integrating staking within custody workflows helps ensure that assets remain under consistent security and compliance oversight.
Momentum From Compliance and Wallet Expansion
The new partnerships follow a series of moves that have already expanded Ripple Custody’s institutional appeal.
Earlier integrations with Chainalysis brought transaction monitoring and compliance checks directly into custody execution flows, enabling real-time screening and policy enforcement before assets move. This helps institutions meet anti-money laundering and risk management requirements without relying on external processes.
Ripple’s acquisition of Palisade also plays into the broader strategy. Palisade’s technology is expected to accelerate wallet development and improve scalability for fintechs and institutional clients, supporting more complex use cases as digital asset adoption grows.
Together, these additions point to a clear direction: consolidating security, compliance, wallet infrastructure, and yield services into a single, production-ready custody platform.
Positioning for Regulated Adoption
As regulatory frameworks around digital assets continue to mature, infrastructure providers are under pressure to meet higher standards for control, transparency, and resilience. Ripple’s expanded custody offering reflects that reality, focusing less on experimentation and more on operational readiness.
By combining HSM-based key management, flexible deployment models, integrated compliance tooling, and staking support, Ripple is targeting institutions that want to move beyond basic asset storage.
The message is clear: custody is no longer just about safekeeping, but about enabling a full range of regulated digital asset services.
With the Securosys and Figment partnerships now in place, Ripple Custody enters its next phase with a broader feature set designed to meet the demands of banks and custodians operating at scale. For institutions weighing how and when to expand into digital assets, Ripple is betting that simplicity, control, and speed will make the difference.
