Ripple Bolsters Trading Team with Former LME Treasury Exec

Ripple has strengthened its Trading and Markets team with the appointment of Joseph Thompson, former senior VP and head of treasury at the London Metal Exchange. Thompson will focus on expanding Ripple's strategy for tokenized real-world assets, integrating blockchain with traditional commodities markets.

This move supports Ripple's broader institutional push, including its Delta One platform offering derivatives linked to equities and digital assets.

The hire aims to connect traditional financial markets with blockchain infrastructure, enhancing services for institutional investors.