Ripple and SettleMint Unite to Offer Unified Digital Asset Management Solution

Singapore, September 1, 2026 — Ripple and SettleMint have joined forces to offer regulated financial institutions in Asia Pacific a unified platform for the custody and management of digital assets. This strategic partnership integrates Ripple Custody, the company’s institutional-grade digital asset custody infrastructure, with SettleMint’s Digital Asset Lifecycle Platform (DALP), providing a comprehensive solution that spans the entire lifecycle of digital assets.

Ripple has been expanding its offerings over the past year, partnering with Securosys and Figment, and acquiring Palisade. These moves have enhanced its ability to support banks, fintechs, and corporates in securing digital assets, stablecoins, and real-world assets. SettleMint, based in Leuven, Belgium, with regional offices in the UAE, Singapore, and Japan, has already deployed its DALP in production and pre-production environments across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. The platform manages the entire lifecycle of tokenized assets, from issuance to compliance and servicing.

The integration of these two platforms means financial institutions can now manage digital assets in a regulated, compliant, and safe manner across their lifecycle using a single, unified solution. This contrasts with the previous approach of operating across multiple vendors, which often results in reconciliation gaps and complex compliance challenges.

Fiona Murray, Managing Director of Asia Pacific at Ripple, emphasized the importance of this partnership for financial institutions in the region. "We are seeing a growing demand for digital assets among financial institutions in Asia Pacific. They are looking for a seamless and compliant way to manage these assets. Our partnership with SettleMint addresses this need, providing a single platform that includes custody, issuance, and governance."

Adam Popat, CEO of SettleMint, echoed Murray's sentiments. "In the global capital markets, the shift to on-chain transactions is inevitable. However, this shift only works if digital asset custody and lifecycle management are integrated as a single system. Combining Ripple Custody and DALP gives institutions a unified foundation to manage their digital assets effectively."

The integration of digital assets and tokenized financial products is crucial for the future of banking. According to Boston Consulting Group's report, "The Future of Digital Assets," published in May 2026, tokenized real-world assets could reach $88 trillion by 2035. The report highlights that traditional banks that fail to adapt to this digital shift could face a 30% reduction in profits by 2035. Banks can leverage tokenized products to transition from traditional intermediation to infrastructure orchestration, creating new revenue streams.

The partnership between Ripple and SettleMint is already operational in Asia and is set to expand to other markets as institutional demand grows. "Our collaboration allows us to bring a single, integrated solution to regulated markets globally," Popat said.

This partnership underscores the increasing importance of digital assets in the financial sector and the need for institutions to adopt robust, compliant solutions to manage these assets. As the financial industry continues to evolve, institutions must be prepared to navigate the complexities of digital assets to remain competitive and compliant.