Ripple has expanded its institutional custody platform through new security and staking integrations announced on Monday, February 9.
The update supports regulated banks and custodians seeking compliant digital asset services.
The San Francisco-based blockchain firm said the upgrade strengthens key management, staking access, and compliance tooling for institutional clients.
Analysts view the move as a step beyond payments toward broader financial infrastructure services.
Custody platform gains hardware security and staking tools
Ripple confirmed collaborations with Securosys and Figment to enhance its institutional custody offering.
The integrations allow clients to secure cryptographic keys using hardware security modules on premises or in the cloud.
The platform now supports staking without requiring institutions to operate validators or manage complex key systems.
This structure lowers technical barriers for banks entering proof-of-stake services.
Analysts said the design reduces operational risk while meeting regulatory expectations.
Following the acquisition of Palisade, the platform also incorporates compliance tooling from Chainalysis.
These features enable real-time monitoring and policy enforcement during custody and staking operations.
Expansion beyond payments into institutional infrastructure
The company stated that the upgrades simplify deployment and shorten launch timelines for custody services.
It added that institutional demand now extends beyond cross-border payments.
With the update, clients can offer staking on networks such as Ethereum and Solana while maintaining compliance controls.
The firm said this approach aligns with rising institutional interest in proof of stake assets.
Ripple also noted its broader strategy to support custody, treasury, and post-trade services.
The firm issues the XRP token and RLUSD, a dollar-pegged stablecoin launched in late 2024.
It recently introduced a corporate treasury platform linking traditional cash systems with digital assets.
Industry competition intensifies around staking services
Elsewhere in the market, Figment expanded staking access through a partnership with Coinbase last October.
That integration enabled institutional clients to stake assets across multiple networks through a single system.
Other providers have taken similar steps. Anchorage Digital launched staking support for the Hyperliquid network late last year. Validator operations were handled by Figment.
Beyond staking, firms are exploring yield models tied to Bitcoin.
Fireblocks announced plans to adopt the Stacks blockchain to support lending and yield products.
These developments reflect growing competition to provide compliant yield access for institutions.
Ripple’s latest update positions its platform to serve that demand within regulated frameworks.
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