DeFi & NFT

Story: XRP DeFi Gets a Major Boost as Bitgo Backs Flare and Songbird for Institutional Use

By Dan Saada

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Bitgo’s Strategic Expansion Into the XRP Ecosystem. On June 12, Bitgo confirmed it now supports both custody and self-custody options for FLR and SGB,…

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Flare and Songbird: Enabling DeFi for XRP. Flare is an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible blockchain designed to bring smart contract…

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$100 Million Institutional Vote of Confidence in XRP. The timing of Bitgo’s support is highly strategic. Nasdaq-listed Vivopower, an energy company…

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What This Means for XRP and Institutional DeFi. With Bitgo offering robust custody support and staking options on the horizon, XRP holders now…

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Institutional adoption of XRP just took a significant leap forward. Bitgo, one of the world’s leading digital asset custodians, has custody support for Flare (FLR) and Songbird…

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On June 12, Bitgo confirmed it now supports both custody and self-custody options for FLR and SGB, marking a critical upgrade for institutions wanting exposure to XRP-linked DeFi…

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The inclusion of FLR is particularly notable, as it is ranked among the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

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Flare is an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible blockchain designed to bring smart contract functionality to tokens like XRP and Bitcoin that lack native programmability.

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Flare also features the FAssets protocol, which enables XRP to be represented as a smart contract-compatible asset without giving up custody.

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Songbird, Flare’s “canary network,” serves as a live testing ground where all upcoming protocols and upgrades are deployed first.

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The timing of Bitgo’s support is highly strategic. Nasdaq-listed Vivopower, an energy company pivoting into Web3 infrastructure, recently committed $100 million worth of XRP to…

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Instead of keeping assets idle or tied up in traditional instruments, businesses are increasingly exploring decentralized options to earn yield and engage with tokenized…

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Hugo Philion, co-founder and CEO of Flare, emphasized the importance of Bitgo’s role in this evolution. “Partnering with a well-established, U.S.

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With Bitgo offering robust custody support and staking options on the horizon, XRP holders now have a secure gateway into DeFi protocols without needing to leave the XRP ecosystem.

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This development also reflects a broader trend in the digital asset space. Institutions are seeking interoperable, secure blockchain solutions that align with traditional…

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