Ripple is enhancing its institutional offerings by introducing XRP and RLUSD as collateral for professional clients. Following its $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road, Ripple now operates Ripple Prime, a global multi-asset prime broker. This platform serves over 300 institutions and clears $3 trillion annually. Senior executive Reece Merrick highlighted that this move aims to broaden access to multi-asset trading and clearing, marking a significant development in crypto liquidity and market connectivity.