BlackRock, Franklin Templeton Signal New XRP Institutional Era

The momentum around XRP continues to accelerate as global financial giants step into the spotlight. With BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, WisdomTree, ProShares, and Grayscale now reportedly linked to XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings. The token appears to be entering a new phase of institutional adoption. The development signals growing confidence from Wall Street in the broader tokenization and blockchain sector.

Major Institutions Line Up for Exposure

According to data shared by crypto analysts, at least 10 asset managers have filed or updated XRP ETF products with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The list includes some of the biggest names in global finance, Franklin Templeton ($1.5T AUM), WisdomTree ($113B), ProShares ($70B) and Grayscale ($40B). The filings come amid increasing speculation that regulators are opening up to digital asset ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. 

Franklin Templeton, in particular, made headlines this week after submitting Amendment No. 2 to its XRP ETF application. While removing restrictive language that could have delayed approval. Bloomberg ETF analysts noted that the move may indicate an imminent green light. This wave of institutional participation suggests that major players are not chasing hype. They’re chasing liquidity and utility. The XRP Ledger’s speed, scalability and regulatory clarity make it an attractive platform for tokenization and settlement use cases.

BlackRock Exec Confirms On-Chain Tokenization Plans

Adding fuel to the excitement, a BlackRock executive reportedly said at Ripple’s Swell 2025 event, “the market is ready, trillions are coming on-chain.” The statement strongly hints that BlackRock may tokenize traditional assets. Like bonds or real estate, using the XRP Ledger in collaboration with Securitize. This move aligns with CEO Larry Fink’s earlier comments about blockchain’s role in the next phase of finance. The partnership could mark a turning point for institutional blockchain adoption. This positions XRP as a backbone for global asset tokenization.

Ripple Ecosystem Expands With MiCA-Compliant Stablecoins

Meanwhile, Quantoz Payments BV, a licensed electronic money institution in the Netherlands. It has joined the Ripple ecosystem. The firm announced that its EURQ and USDQ stablecoins. Both fully backed and MiCA-compliant, they are now live on Ripple. These additions could enhance XRP’s liquidity and support real-world use cases across Europe. Specifically, users can redeem the stablecoins directly with the issuer, ensuring transparency and regulatory alignment. Moreover, these two features are major points of focus for institutional investors entering crypto.

XRP’s Institutional Era Begins

Between the ETF filings, on-chain tokenization, and regulatory-grade stablecoins, XRP’s landscape looks more institutional than ever. What was once seen as a retail-driven asset is now drawing attention from trillion-dollar firms. As Wall Street firms line up and regulatory clarity improves. The XRP ecosystem could soon evolve from speculative trading to powering real-world finance. For many in the community, it feels like the institutional era of XRP has officially begun and this time, the giants are here to stay.