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Ripple Buys Palisade to Fold Wallet-as-a-Service Into Custody and Payments

The purchase advances Ripple’s push to build a full‑stack institutional platform.

Overview

  • Ripple confirmed the acquisition of Palisade, with its wallet-as-a-service to be integrated into Ripple Custody and Ripple Payments.
  • Palisade brings MPC key management, a zero‑trust architecture, and multi‑chain support designed for fast provisioning and high‑frequency enterprise flows.
  • The company said the deal targets banks, fintechs, crypto‑native firms, and corporates seeking secure wallets for use cases such as on/off‑ramps, subscription billing, and real‑time treasury.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed, and detailed timelines for market rollout and integration sequencing were not provided.
  • The move extends Ripple’s roughly $4 billion 2025 acquisition push following Hidden Road (now Ripple Prime), GTreasury, and Rail, with the firm citing 75+ global licenses and clients including BBVA, DBS, Societe Generale–FORGE, and Absa Bank.