In a move highlighting Wall Street’s growing interest in blockchain innovation, C1 Fund, a cryptocurrency-focused investment firm listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has quietly acquired shares in Ripple Labs, the company behind the XRP payment network.

The investment marks C1 Fund’s latest step toward expanding its exposure to companies driving blockchain adoption at the enterprise level. The fund said the deal will strengthen its focus on cross-border settlement systems, digital asset infrastructure, and stablecoin development, though it declined to reveal the size of its Ripple stake.

“Ripple stands out as one of the few firms bridging institutional finance with blockchain efficiency,” said Elliot Han, Chief Investment Officer at C1 Fund. “Their technology and global partnerships align closely with our commitment to responsible growth in the digital economy.”

Institutional Confidence in Ripple’s Role

Ripple’s technology has increasingly gained recognition among banks and payment processors seeking faster, cheaper, and more transparent international transactions.

The company’s efforts to expand its blockchain-powered payment network and stablecoin initiatives have positioned it as a key player in enterprise crypto infrastructure.

C1 Fund framed the investment as part of a broader plan to back projects that push mainstream digital asset adoption without compromising regulatory or institutional standards.

The announcement comes amid renewed interest from traditional investors in blockchain finance, as legacy markets look for ways to integrate crypto solutions into global payment systems.

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