JUST IN: The XRP Ledger has introduced a permissioned DEX environment specifically designed for regulated institutions.
Unlike traditional open DeFi platforms, this new model restricts access to verified participants, allowing only approved entities to trade within designated liquidity pools. The objective is clear: combine blockchain speed and efficiency with institutional compliance standards such as KYC and AML — requirements that most traditional financial firms must meet before engaging in on-chain activity.
Importantly, the public XRPL DEX remains fully operational and unchanged. This new framework does not replace decentralization; instead, it adds a compliant infrastructure layer that reduces regulatory uncertainty for institutional players.
In simple terms, it creates a regulated gateway into DeFi — enabling banks, funds, and financial institutions to interact with blockchain markets while staying within compliance boundaries.
This move highlights a broader shift in the industry: blockchain networks are evolving beyond retail-driven ecosystems into hybrid financial structures, where traditional finance and decentralized systems can coexist and operate together.$XPL
