BullRunners founder Nick Anderson recently drew attention to strategic updates shared by Ripple President Monica Long, outlining how the company is positioning itself for the next phase of institutional adoption in digital assets.
The comments, delivered during a Bloomberg Crypto interview referenced in Anderson’s post, provide a detailed look into Ripple’s priorities around technology development, acquisitions, and its stance on exchanges. Together, they highlighted a deliberate effort to build a comprehensive infrastructure aimed at large enterprises and financial institutions.
🚨 RIPPLE PRESIDENT MONICA LONG DROPS BIG UPDATES:
• Vertical integration: Building the full crypto stack — blockchain + #RLUSD + custody (Palisade)
• M&A focus: Acquiring tech + platforms like GTreasury to onboard 1,000+ enterprises
• No exchange plans: Exchanges stay… https://t.co/1C3DEnXnEH pic.twitter.com/ApPzl0ECvA
— BULLRUNNERS (@BullrunnersHQ) January 7, 2026
Building a Full Digital Asset Stack
According to Long, Ripple’s acquisition strategy is anchored in accelerating the development of its digital asset infrastructure. A central theme is vertical integration, with the company seeking to control and connect key components of the crypto stack. This includes blockchain technology, stablecoin capabilities, and institutional-grade custody solutions.
The acquisition of Palisade, which adds multi-party computation custody technology, was cited as a way to strengthen secure asset management for enterprise clients. Long also referenced enhancements to Ripple’s stablecoin offerings, positioning them as a core part of the company’s payments and settlement vision.
This approach reflects a wider industry trend in which major digital asset firms aim to integrate multiple layers of infrastructure rather than relying entirely on third-party providers. Long emphasized that this integration is intended to make enterprise use of blockchain-based payments and collateral solutions more efficient and scalable.
M&A as a Path to Enterprise Adoption
A second pillar of Ripple’s strategy involves acquiring complementary businesses that already serve enterprise users. Long pointed to the acquisition of G-Treasury as a clear example.
G-Treasury operates with over a thousand corporate clients that use stablecoins for cross-border payments, an area of growing interest among multinational firms seeking efficiency. By bringing these clients onto Ripple’s infrastructure, the company aims to accelerate real-world usage of its technology.
She also referenced Ripple Prime, which serves hundreds of hedge funds, as part of an effort to expand into collateral mobility and institutional finance. In this context, blockchain and stablecoins are positioned as tools to improve collateral movement across markets, reducing friction in capital-intensive operations.
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Clear Position on Exchanges and Partnerships
When asked about the possibility of acquiring an exchange, Long was explicit in her response. She described centralized exchanges as long-standing liquidity partners and acknowledged the growing role of decentralized exchanges. However, she made it clear that Ripple does not intend to pursue exchange acquisitions. Instead, exchanges are viewed as collaborators rather than targets.
Long connected this position to the broader move toward vertically integrated crypto companies, noting how industry peers are building from the blockchain layer through stablecoins, custody, and access points. Ripple’s strategy, as summarized by Anderson, centers on enabling seamless cross-border payments and efficient collateral mobility for enterprises, without competing directly with its exchange partners.
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