- DBS Bank values Ripple at $11.3B, fueling renewed speculation about 2026 IPO.
- Ripple boosts Asian growth with XRP Ledger Accelerator and fintech partnerships.
- Legal clarity post-SEC case and IPO signals reinforce Ripple’s global expansion.
Ripple has received a strong endorsement from Southeast Asia’s largest lender, DBS Bank. The Singapore-based banking giant recently valued Ripple at an impressive $11.3 billion, as shared in its latest Crypto Digest.
This development is sparking renewed speculation about Ripple’s long-rumored public listing, which many now believe could happen by 2026. The timing of this valuation coincides with Ripple’s aggressive expansion into the Asian market and the resolution of its long-standing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Ripple Deepens Footprint in Asia
Ripple’s growing focus on Asia appears to be a key factor behind its surging valuation. Recently, the company launched the XRP Ledger Accelerator Program in Singapore. This initiative, in collaboration with fintech incubator Tenity, aims to foster Web3 development on the XRP Ledger. It invites startups and developers to build blockchain-based products using Ripple’s infrastructure.
Additionally, Ripple has framed itself not just as a crypto payment network but as a full-stack blockchain solutions provider. The company is actively working to diversify its services beyond cross-border payments. This repositioning is significant as it prepares for broader market visibility, especially in Asia-Pacific, where blockchain adoption is accelerating rapidly.
Legal Clouds Lift, But Concerns Persist
Ripple’s legal chapter with the SEC is now effectively closed. The company has decided to drop its cross appeal, while the SEC is expected to follow suit. This signals the end of a multi-year regulatory battle that cast a shadow over Ripple’s operations in the U.S.
However, challenges remain. A recent dispute involving private investment platform Linqto raised concerns among secondary market investors. Ripple clarified that it never sold shares directly to Linqto.
The platform owns Ripple shares only through secondary transactions. Moreover, Ripple stopped approving additional Linqto-related purchases in late 2024 due to rising concerns over transparency.
IPO Talk Gains Momentum
Despite earlier statements downplaying an IPO, the conversation has now shifted. CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently hinted that Ripple is in a financial position where going public is a viable option.
The company has grown organically and doesn’t depend on public markets for funding. Still, the IPO chatter persists, especially with Ripple now operating from a much stronger legal and financial base.
