So, Ripple’s blockchain is now turning diamonds into ones and zeros? Great, because nothing says “institutional-grade” like putting rocks on the internet. $280 million worth, no less. Who needs a safe when you’ve got the XRPL, right?
Ripple Turns Diamonds Into Code, Because Why Not?
Apparently, the Gulf is all about tokenizing stuff now. Diamonds, specifically. Because why hold a shiny rock when you can hold a shiny line of code? Ripple’s tech is making it happen, and they’re acting like they just cured world hunger. Spoiler: they didn’t. They just put diamonds on a blockchain. Big whoop.
Ripple’s Managing Director, Reece Merrick, took to X (formerly Twitter, because why not rename everything?) to brag:
“Ripple is proud to support Billiton Diamond and Ctrl Alt who have tokenized over AED 1 billion ($280m) of certified polished diamonds on the XRPL.”
He then went on to explain how this bridges the gap between physical assets and the digital economy. Translation: they’re turning rocks into pixels. Groundbreaking.
Merrick also mentioned something about “unrivalled trust and security.” Because, you know, the internet is famous for being super secure. No hacks here, folks. Move along.
Oh, and they’re setting a new standard for transparency and efficiency in global finance. Because clearly, the world was just dying for more transparent diamond trading. Priorities, people.
Meanwhile, a report from Kearney and Ctrl Alt predicts $500 billion in tokenization-related value across the Gulf by 2030. That’s a lot of zeros. Almost as many as the chances of me understanding why anyone cares this much about tokenizing diamonds.
The UAE is leading the charge, thanks to its “segmented digital asset regulatory framework.” Which is just a fancy way of saying they’ve got rules. Congrats, guys. You’ve got rules.
FAQ ⏰
- How much value has been tokenized in diamonds using Ripple technology?
Over AED 1 billion. Or, in simpler terms, a lot of money for something you can’t even wear. - Which blockchain is being used for diamond tokenization in the UAE?
The XRP Ledger. Because why not add more acronyms to the mix? - Why is the UAE leading tokenization adoption in the GCC?
They’ve got rules. And apparently, that’s all it takes to be a leader these days. - What is the projected tokenization-related value across the GCC by 2030?
$500 billion. Or, as I like to call it, a lot of money for something I still don’t fully understand.
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2026-02-09 07:57