In a major stride for real-world asset tokenization, Ripple has announced a strategic partnership with Ctrl Alt, a digital asset custody and tokenization platform, to bring blockchain-powered real estate solutions to the Middle East.
The collaboration marks Ripple’s expansion of its global custody footprint into the UAE, one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto and real estate innovation hubs. Ctrl Alt will integrate Ripple’s enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure, enabling the tokenization, custody, and settlement of real estate assets on-chain.
Key Highlights:
- Geographic Expansion: Ripple continues its international expansion by targeting Dubai, a city rapidly becoming a hub for tokenized assets and compliant digital finance.
- Real Estate Use Case: Ctrl Alt will leverage Ripple’s technology to tokenize and custody real estate portfolios, offering fractional ownership and greater liquidity in the traditionally illiquid property sector.
- Regulatory Alignment: The move comes in alignment with the UAE’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) framework, where Ripple’s partner Ctrl Alt is fully registered and compliant.
- Institutional Adoption: This partnership signals growing institutional confidence in Ripple’s infrastructure to handle tokenized RWAs (real-world assets) beyond payments and stablecoins.
“Ripple is transforming asset custody and tokenization infrastructure. This collaboration with Ctrl Alt highlights how blockchain can unlock trillions in traditionally illiquid markets—starting with real estate,” a Ripple representative stated.
As Ripple’s presence deepens across global capital markets, this move reinforces its vision of becoming a foundational layer for tokenized finance—bridging blockchain with the world’s most valuable assets.
