Ripple and BBVA don launch crypto custody for Spain
On September 9, 2025, Ripple and Spanish banking leader BBVA dem don show one beta crypto custody solution wey be institutional-grade, powered by Ripple Custody. This partnership make BBVA retail customers fit buy, hold and store Bitcoin and Ethereum under one fully compliant and scalable service. The crypto custody solution wey dem build on Ripple’s 10-year track record plus over 60 global licenses dey meet strict security, operational and compliance standards. BBVA head for Digital Assets talk say this launch na continuation of blockchain moves dem don already do for Switzerland and Turkey, while Ripple’s Europe MD yan say EU MiCA regulation give the correct regulatory clarity for digital asset services. This expansion go help BBVA meet the growing demand for safe crypto custody and show how Ripple be trusted infrastructure partner.
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Institutional-grade crypto custody wey dey under clear EU framework dey reduce counterparty risk and e dey boost investor confidence. For short term, the launch fit make demand for Bitcoin and Ethereum increase as BBVA customers go get easy, secure access to custody services. For long term, to align with MiCA regulation and use Ripple’s plus infrastructure go make market stable, encourage more people to dey use digital assets, and support steady price growth.