Mercado Bitcoin, the leading digital asset platform in Latin America, has announced the completion of a project to tokenize over $200 million in real-world assets on the XRP Ledger. This initiative aims to enhance access to regulated digital products and boost liquidity in the regions.
Large-Scale Asset Tokenization
Mercado Bitcoin has completed its project to tokenize assets worth over $200 million on the XRP Ledger in 2025. The assets included fixed-income and equity instruments. This project represents a significant step for Latin America, considering the use of a public blockchain for real asset tokenization.
Benefits of Using XRP Ledger
The XRP Ledger, operational since 2012, is known for its stability and strong security features. It was specifically designed to handle fast and low-cost financial transactions. Currently, the network has processed over 3.3 billion transactions without failures or security breaches. Supported by more than 200 independent validators, the XRP Ledger offers a decentralized and secure platform for Mercado Bitcoin.
Tokenization Growth in Latin America
Mercado Bitcoin's initiative illustrates the increasing interest of Latin American institutions in blockchain technology and tokenization. Silvio Pegado, Ripple's Managing Director for Latin America, recently stated that public blockchain infrastructure, such as the XRP Ledger, is gaining trust as a means to bring regulated financial products to market. This also highlights how blockchain technology can enhance access and efficiency in the region's financial markets.
Mercado Bitcoin's asset tokenization project in partnership with XRP Ledger confirms the growing confidence in digital assets and blockchain technology in Latin America while opening new opportunities for the company's international expansion.
