$XRP The World Economic Forum (WEF) has mentioned Ripple and XRP as leaders of financial markets tokenization. A recent report by WEF, “Asset Tokenization in Financial Markets: The Next Generation of Value Exchange,” identifies key trends and players shaping the future of digital finance, spotlighting Ripple and XRP Ledger (XRPL) as instrumental in tokenizing private equity (PE) assets. The report outlines how the tokenization of real-world assets, including PE, is set to reshape financial markets by improving efficiency, transparency and accessibility. Among notable developments, the report cites the $1 billion tokenized PE and debt fund launched by Aurum Equity Partners on XRP Ledger. This pioneering move demonstrates XRPL’s utility as a scalable, decentralized Layer-1 blockchain, providing enhanced liquidity and fractional ownership options through secondary markets. WEF also acknowledges Ripple’s acquisition of Metaco, a key digital asset custody provider, as part of a broader trend where digital-native service providers like BitGo and Metaco are positioned to offer specialized custodial and compliance solutions. These services will be vital to helping financial institutions manage tokenized assets securely and within regulatory frameworks. As private equity is projected to grow to $7 trillion by 2030, with 10% expected to be tokenized, the report emphasizes that tokenization could address longstanding inefficiencies in PE markets, such as lack of transparency and high barriers to entry. Through blockchain platforms like XRPL, investment minimums have already dropped from over $100,000 to as low as $10,000, enabling broader investor participation. Switzerland-based Metaco has recently aligned itself with a new initiative in the crypto trading space — one that aims squarely at major banks and institutional players. Metaco commented on a Bloomberg report detailing the launch of Rulematch, a fresh digital asset trading venue tailored specifically for banks and financial institutions located outside the United States.
