Ripple (XRP) summary of BCG research says custody is becoming digital finance layer

Ripple (XRP) said on Wednesday that newly commissioned Boston Consulting Group research frames digital asset custody as more than safekeeping, arguing that governance, interoperability and integration are becoming central selection criteria for institutions. The company’s overview of the report, published Oct. 21, 2026, said the shift matters because stablecoins, tokenized assets and blockchain-based payments are moving beyond pilots and into operational use. According to Ripple’s summary of the BCG report, more than 30% of digital assets, excluding holdings on centralized exchanges, are now held through institutional custody models, and that share continues to grow.