Ripple Prime Secures NSCC Listing, Linking XRPL to Institutional Post-Trade Clearing Infrastructure

• Ripple Prime joins the NSCC directory and links XRPL to institutional clearing infrastructure.

• Hidden Road’s annual volume of three trillion dollars may shift post trade flows to XRPL.

• XRPL developers warn users about NFT scams as institutional adoption grows.

Ripple Prime has secured new regulatory recognition that links the XRP Ledger to core institutional clearing infrastructure. The brokerage arm now appears in the directory of the National Securities Clearing Corporation. As a result, the move positions the XRPL closer to mainstream post-trade settlement flows. The update follows Ripple’s earlier acquisition of prime broker Hidden Road.

Ripple Prime to move post-trade activity to XRP Ledger via link to the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC). Ripple Prime said it has received fresh regulatory approval and will route institutional post-trade settlement to XRPL using infrastructure from its acquisition…

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Ripple Prime Connects XRPL to Institutional Clearing

Ripple completed the Hidden Road acquisition months ago to expand its institutional reach. Hidden Road previously processed about $3 trillion in annual volume. It served more than 300 institutional clients across markets. Consequently, Ripple outlined plans to migrate Hidden Road’s post-trade activity onto the XRP Ledger.

Now, Ripple Prime has entered the NSCC directory under DTCC oversight. This step supports the clearing and settlement of significant institutional transactions. Moreover, it creates a direct operational bridge between traditional market infrastructure and blockchain rails. Therefore, Ripple aims to shift part of institutional post-trade flows to the XRPL.

The inclusion supports Ripple’s strategy to scale institutional usage of its ledger. In addition, the firm continues integrating brokerage services with XRPL settlement features. The ledger offers faster settlement and lower transaction costs compared to legacy systems. As a result, Ripple seeks to streamline cross-border and securities-related processes.

Institutional traction on the XRPL has increased in recent months. For example, French bank Societe Generale recently issued a euro-denominated stablecoin on the ledger. The bank also plans integration with Ripple’s broader product suite. Consequently, the XRPL continues attracting regulated financial institutions.

Developers are also preparing options trading functionality tailored for institutions. This addition would expand capital market tools available on the ledger. Therefore, Ripple Prime’s clearing alignment arrives as new financial instruments approach deployment.

XRPL Developers Flag Ongoing Scam Activity

At the same time, XRPL developers have raised concerns about rising scam attempts. Community contributors have identified fake NFT schemes targeting wallet holders. In these cases, bad actors send deceptive NFTs to initiate fraudulent offers. They attempt to trick users into approving unfavorable trades.

Reports indicate that scammers duplicate NFTs from separate wallets. They then present misleading sale offers to unsuspecting users. Moreover, fake support accounts continue targeting holders across social platforms. These actors often attempt to obtain seed phrases or transaction approvals.

Developers have warned users to avoid interacting with suspicious NFT offers. They have also advised holders to cancel questionable open offers immediately. Furthermore, legitimate support channels do not request private keys or transaction signatures.

Ripple’s infrastructure expansion and ecosystem growth have drawn increased attention. However, developers continue strengthening security guidance for users. As institutional participation rises, network participants remain focused on both growth and protection.