Ripple Teams Up with BBVA to Offer Secure Bitcoin and Ethereum Custody Services

Ripple has partnered with Spanish bank BBVA to provide Bitcoin and Ethereum custody services. The agreement marks Ripple's latest expansion into traditional banking as financial institutions increasingly seek regulated digital asset solutions for their customers.

The partnership leverages Ripple's institutional-grade self-custody technology platform, which will help BBVA offer secure storage services to Spanish retail customers who began accessing Bitcoin and Ethereum trading through the bank in July 2025.

Francisco Maroto, Head of Digital Assets at BBVA, stated that Ripple's custody solution allows them to leverage 'proven and trusted technology' that meets the highest security and operational standards.