6-7-2025 – Mercado Bitcoin, a leading Latin American cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the tokenization of $200 million in real-world assets (RWAs) on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), first reported by Reuters. The assets, comprising fixed-income and equity instruments, mark a significant step in expanding regulated digital investment opportunities.
The initiative aims to broaden access to tokenized financial products across South America and Europe, positioning Mercado Bitcoin as a pioneer in the region’s growing RWA market. The exchange, already among the top five global issuers of on-chain private credit with over R$1 billion tokenized, is leveraging XRPL’s fast, low-cost, and secure infrastructure.
This move aligns with projections that the RWA tokenization sector could see substantial growth over the next decade. XRPL’s appeal lies in its compliance-friendly design and proven scalability, having processed over 3.3 billion transactions. Supported by a global validator network, it offers a reliable foundation for institutional adoption. Mercado Bitcoin’s $200 million commitment more than doubles the current RWA volume on XRPL, enhancing the ledger’s role in the blockchain ecosystem and potentially driving greater institutional interest.