DriveWealth Integrated Ripple Stablecoin Infrastructure
The brokerage firm will use Ripple infrastructure to facilitate near real-time funding for global trading accounts.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Stock Markets
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DriveWealth has integrated Ripple stablecoin technology to allow brokerage partners to convert digital assets into cash in near real time. This move replaces conventional bank wire methods that often face delays during weekends and holidays.
Why it matters
The integration allows international brokers to reduce the large cash buffers typically required to maintain trading liquidity when banking channels are offline. It aligns payment settlement speed with the 24/5 schedule of U.S. equity markets.
DriveWealth provides infrastructure to more than 100 global partners. Ripple recently secured a $200 million asset-based debt facility and committed $150 million to LMAX Group.
The players
DriveWealth
DriveWealth is a brokerage infrastructure firm that supports 24/5 access to U.S. equities for global partners.
Ripple
Ripple is a blockchain technology company that provides stablecoin infrastructure and digital asset services.
The details
The system utilizes Ripple's stablecoin infrastructure and RLUSD mint-and-burn capabilities on the XRP Ledger to eliminate wait times. Future plans include expanding this digital asset custody model, starting within the European Economic Area.
Timeline
August 2026: Ripple Prime expanded into U.S. equity derivatives.
October 2026: Standard Chartered launched institutional custody for RLUSD.
October 28, 2026: DriveWealth and Ripple will discuss the partnership at Ripple Swell.
Market Dynamics
The partnership aims to resolve friction in cross-border capital flow, a core challenge for firms operating under the T+1 securities settlement cycle. This effort signals a broader shift toward blockchain-based settlement to support 24/5 global trading demands.
Retail and institutional investors using partner platforms may see improved liquidity and fewer funding delays for their brokerage accounts. By removing reliance on traditional bank hours, the system ensures that trading capital is available more consistently during market sessions.
The takeaway
This integration demonstrates how blockchain technology is being adopted to solve structural settlement delays in traditional finance. Investors should note that moving funds between digital and fiat currencies may still involve institutional-level service provider requirements.
What happens next
DriveWealth and Ripple are scheduled to discuss the specifics of their new partnership during the Ripple Swell conference in New York on October 28, 2026.
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