Ripple’s Hidden Road Link to $11T U.S. Treasury Clearing Network Uncovered By XRP Army

Members of the XRP community have uncovered new information connecting Ripple’s recent acquisition of Hidden Road , a prime brokerage firm, to a major U.S. Treasury clearing network that processes trillions of dollars in trades daily. The revelation centers on Hidden Road’s recent membership in the Government Securities Division (GSD) of the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC), a key clearing entity under the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). Hidden Road’s Strategic Entry into FICC According to a DTCC bulletin dated March 11, 2025, Hidden Road was officially accepted into the FICC’s Government Securities Division on March 14, 2025, just weeks before Ripple publicly announced its acquisition of the firm. The FICC is responsible for clearing and settling large volumes of U.S. Treasury securities. Hidden Road’s new status enables it to participate in many clearing operations, including buy/sell netting, repo netting, and GCF Repo transactions, which function in the U.S. fixed income market. This development was brought to wider attention by an XRP community analyst, who emphasized its significance in light of Ripple’s acquisition. With this membership, Hidden Road has direct access to a clearing system that has recently reported record volumes in Treasury transactions. Hidden Road recently acquired Membership Status of the DTCC FICC Government Securities Division (GSD) This is the largest sector of the governments fixed income market 7 Trillion Daily Volume #Ripple #XRP pic.twitter.com/QqV7e86GXW — The light shines in the darkness (@MatthewLINY) May 21, 2025 Rising Treasury Volumes Amplify Importance The timing of this membership is notable. In April 2025, the FICC announced that it had cleared over $11 trillion in U.S. Treasury trades in a single day, a new record. This sharp increase follows regulatory reforms introduced by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2023. The SEC mandated broader central clearing of Treasury transactions, which has driven FICC volumes upward from an average of $4.5 trillion before the rule to peaks of $10.4 trillion and beyond throughout 2024 and early 2025. Ripple stated that Hidden Road was already handling over $3 trillion annually in clearing transactions for more than 300 institutional clients before the acquisition. However, delays in settlement were reportedly a challenge, a problem Ripple now seeks to address through blockchain integration. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 XRP Ledger Integration and Market Reactions Ripple has announced plans to use the XRP Ledger (XRPL) to manage Hidden Road’s post-trade processes. By integrating XRPL into settlement workflows, the company aims to achieve near-instant finality, improve transparency, and streamline operational efficiency. Ripple’s goal is to cut settlement times down to five seconds. This update has triggered renewed speculation among XRP supporters. Some have suggested that if XRP is adopted as the core settlement asset, it could lead to substantial price movements. However, Ripple clarified in a recent communication that XRP will not serve as the settlement asset for these transactions. RLUSD Stablecoin to Serve as Collateral Instead of using XRP, Ripple confirmed that its enterprise-focused stablecoin, RLUSD , will be the designated collateral asset on Hidden Road’s platform. The XRP Ledger will still play a role in supporting the infrastructure for transaction processing and automation, but XRP’s function will be limited to paying network fees. This strategic shift has inspired debate within the XRP ecosystem. While some community members welcome the integration of RLUSD, others express concern that the stablecoin may be emerging as Ripple’s preferred asset for enterprise applications, potentially overshadowing XRP’s role in the company’s broader strategy. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Ripple’s Hidden Road Link to $11T U.S. Treasury Clearing Network Uncovered By XRP Army appeared first on Times Tabloid .

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