Size of DTCC
DTCC handles up to US$4 trillion in settlements every year. This number is now part of the digital asset discussion, and Ripple is also involved. Digital asset investors released a video highlighting why XRP holders should pay attention to this deal size. In the video, a Chainlink executive points out that in accordance with the law, all stocks and securities are cleared and settled through DTCC. The volume of transactions processed through DTCC every year is staggering. Digital asset investors pointed out that over time, a number of core digital assets are expected to gain this liquidity, and with the cooperation between Ripple and DTCC, XRP is also among them.
Ripple's Participation
When DTCC's tokenization program went online, its list of key participating companies included Anchorage, BitGo, Circle, Fireblocks, Ondo Finance and Ripple. This arrangement puts Ripple at the infrastructure level of institutional digital asset settlement rather than on the margins. DTCC's public learning website also appears XRP in its collateral classification framework, and the artificial intelligence generation results in the NSCC Risk Margin Guidelines discount XRP as collateral. This marks an increase in institutional readiness within DTCC's existing framework.
IMF correlation
He also cited a June 2026 International Monetary Fund document titled "The Rise of Tokenization." The document directly mentions the XRP ledger, listing it as one of the permissionless blockchains where banks are interested in issuing stablecoins. The author of the document is Tobias Adrian, Financial Advisor and Director of the Money and Capital Markets Department. He was on stage with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinhaus in 2019, and Ripple has also been appearing in a few institutional venues that private companies have access to.
Washington moves towards regulatory clarity
He also highlighted the current legislative environment. Coinbase's chief policy officer confirmed that regulators on both banking and markets have adopted rules that are appropriate for cryptocurrencies. The Clarification Act aims to make these policies permanent. The bill still faces criticism, and Senate Democrats are trying to block it because of President Trump's interactions with cryptocurrencies. The president is expected to meet with senators at the White House to resolve remaining issues in the bill.
Core Points
Ripple is now a confirmed participant in tokenized infrastructure serving a market of up to $4 trillion. The International Monetary Fund has named the XRP ledger, and regulators are close to reaching permanent legislative clarity. These developments suggest that institutional capital will enter this space on a scale unprecedented in the cryptocurrency market.

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