A recent gathering at one of London’s most recognizable landmarks marked a key moment for Ripple’s European operations. The company hosted an evening celebration at Tower Bridge in London as executives, partners, and staff recognized new regulatory approvals that strengthen its payments infrastructure across the UK and the EU.
The event included a notable moment as the bridge was lifted to allow a Ripple-branded boat to pass beneath it. The moment is the centerpiece of the evening and highlights the company’s recent regulatory progress across the region.
Cassie Craddock, CEO of Ripple Labs UK and Managing Director for the UK & Europe, described the evening in a post on X following the event. She wrote, “What an incredible evening to celebrate Ripple’s recent regulatory milestones in the UK and EU.”
What an incredible evening to celebrate @Ripple's recent regulatory milestones in the UK and EU.
I'm still pinching myself — but yes, we really did lift Tower Bridge for a Ripple-branded boat to pass through. 🚢
It felt like the perfect backdrop. Our EMI licence and Cryptoasset… pic.twitter.com/l2axpvb1wt
— Cassie Craddock (@CraddockCJ) March 6, 2026
UK Approvals Enable Regulated Digital Payments
The celebration followed permissions granted to Ripple by the FCA on January 9. The regulator approved both an Electronic Money Institution licence (EMI) and cryptoasset registration for the company’s UK entity.
An EMI licence allows firms to issue electronic money and provide regulated payment services. Companies that hold this licence can manage digital funds, process transactions, and operate payment infrastructure within the UK’s financial system.
The cryptoasset registration allows Ripple to operate digital asset services while complying with anti-money-laundering requirements and oversight standards set by the FCA. Together, these approvals allow Ripple to expand its payments platform in the UK.
Craddock referenced the regulatory approvals while describing the company’s progress. “Our EMI licence and Cryptoasset Registration from the UK’s FCA, alongside our EU EMI licence, mean that the bridge between TradFi and DeFi is officially open,” she wrote.
European Expansion Strengthens XRP Payment Infrastructure
Ripple has spent several years expanding regulated infrastructure for financial institutions that want faster global payments. The company also secured an EMI licence within the EU, allowing it to extend regulated payment services across EU markets.
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Banks and payment providers use Ripple’s platform to move funds across borders while accessing liquidity through digital assets when needed. XRP plays a central role in this system. It enables instant settlement between currencies during transactions.
Craddock said the industry has reached institutional scale. “The era of experimentation is over, and regulated, institutional-grade production is here,” she wrote. She thanked colleagues across the UK and Europe for their work, acknowledging those who helped drive regulatory progress.
Ripple continues to expand regulated operations across Europe while building infrastructure that connects financial institutions to blockchain-based settlement. The company’s new licences strengthen its ability to scale global payments using XRP.
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