Ripple Extends Partnership with NYU Abu Dhabi Through 2027 for XRP Ledger Research

Ripple has extended its partnership with New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) through 2027, continuing to support blockchain research and development in the region.

The renewed University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) will fund research led by NYUAD professors Raša Karapandža and Yaw Nyarko, who explore decentralized systems' potential for reducing trade costs and increasing market access.

The partnership includes hands-on development and experimentation with the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a key concept in the program. Ripple's Middle East and Africa Managing Director Reece Merrick highlighted NYUAD's growing role as a regional center for blockchain research and talent development.