Mercado Bitcoin Invests $200 Million in Tokenized Assets on XRPL
by 2033,the tokenized asset market could reach $19 trillion,according to ripple and Boston Consulting Group. Mercado Bitcoin,a major player in Latin America’s crypto scene,is getting ahead of this trend. The company plans to invest $200 million in regulated assets on the XRP Ledger.
On July 4, Ripple announced Mercado Bitcoin’s move. The exchange will tokenize fixed income and equity instruments. This step is part of Mercado Bitcoin’s strategy to expand beyond Brazil. it aims to use tokenized financial tools as a bridge to international markets.
Mercado Bitcoin’s decision is a meaningful move for the XRP Ledger. It shows how public blockchain infrastructure is gaining trust from institutions. XRPL’s design for financial settlement offers near-instant finality and low fees. Plus, its decade-long operational history without a breach gives institutions confidence.
Silvio Pegado, Ripple’s Managing Director for LATAM, said, “Mercado Bitcoin’s integration with XRPL shows how blockchain is becoming a reliable foundation for regulated financial products.”
Over 70 central banks and financial institutions already interact with networks connected to mercado Bitcoin’s ecosystem.
The platform has already tokenized over R$1 billion in private credit assets with zero defaults. This success positions Mercado Bitcoin among the world’s top five RWA tokenizers. Its ongoing work with Ripple, including cross-border treasury flows and the listing of the RLUSD stablecoin, shows a clear shift toward blockchain-powered financial infrastructure.
