The digital asset space saw renewed attention today after Hyperscale Data confirmed plans to purchase up to $10 million worth of XRP. The move sets the stage for the company’s upcoming decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform, aimed at serving public companies with blockchain-based financial services.
According to information shared on X by XAIF, Hyperscale Data stated that its subsidiary ACG plans to buy XRP to enable the launch of its first DeFi application. Launching in beta during the third quarter of 2025, the new platform will furnish loan services only for firms on the NYSE, NYSE American, and NASDAQ exchanges.
Eligible companies may apply for loans in Ripple, with each agreement individually designed and later recorded on the blockchain. Loans of this type are guaranteed by company-owned assets or by various forms of equity linked to registered common shares, depending on what is agreed by the parties.
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ACG expects to shield itself from XRP’s price swings by trading futures contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The goal is to meet the institution’s risk requirements and make the outcome financially predictable for both parties.
The lending platform will operate on the XRP Ledger, which was chosen for its high transaction speed, minimal fees, and secure architecture. ACG stressed that the integration will ensure swift, open, and safe funds transfers between institutions and through different countries.
XRP-Backed Loans to Target Institutional Borrowers
This initiative marks ACG’s official entry into the DeFi space and reflects its broader ambition to merge blockchain innovation with traditional financial frameworks. The company is also exploring the tokenization of real-world assets and the rollout of additional digital financial tools designed for enterprise use.
Hyperscale Data’s Executive Chairman, Milton “Todd” Ault III, said these new systems will help institutions securely use blockchain-based lending services. He highlighted XRP’s built-in enterprise features, including support for hedging strategies, as a key factor in the company’s decision.
Even though the plan looks ambitious, the company mentioned various risks that might slow down or change the project. Examples are fluctuations in the market, new rules, the amount of capital it can access, and how effective its hedges are.
In a related development, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud recently invested $100 million in VivoPower to support its use of XRP. The company’s recent funding round raised $121 million, which suggests that more institutions are looking into XRP-based technologies.
Hyperscale Data’s announcement follows growing interest in using blockchain in business and signals a shift toward using digital assets for everyday finances.
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