Vivopower Deploys $100M XRP via Flare, Ushering in a New Era of Institutional Treasury Management on DeFi
In a groundbreaking move to reshape corporate treasury strategies around digital assets, Nasdaq-listed Vivopower announced the deployment of $100 million worth of XRP via the Flare network. The deal marks the first milestone in Vivopower’s large-scale transformation to an “institutional DeFi treasury” model, paving the way for a new era: XRPFi.
XRP is no longer just for holding, but for optimizing institutional financial performance
In a press release issued on June 10, Vivopower emphasized that “simply holding XRP is no longer enough.” Instead, the company is actively redefining XRP’s role as a yield generator in the decentralized finance ecosystem through Flare’s FAssets system.
Kevin Chin, Executive Chairman and CEO of Vivopower, said:
“We are building a modern treasury strategy where XRP is not just a store of value, but also a secure, transparent, and programmable yield generator.”
Flare and FAssets: Non-custodial Infrastructure for Institutions
At the heart of this strategy is Flare’s FAssets, a non-custodial mechanism that enables non-native smart contract assets like XRP to participate in DeFi protocols in a secure and efficient manner. Flare’s technology acts not only as a bridge but also as a “financial programmability gateway.”
Hugo Philion, co-founder of Flare, said:
“FAssets embodies the vision of a world where assets like XRP can interact deeply with DeFi applications without losing their inherent security.”
Flare currently supports a range of protocols, including Firelight, to generate yield on the assets held. Proceeds will be reinvested back into XRP, forming a self-replicating revolving treasury model that optimizes long-term capital.
XRPFi A New Treasury Ecosystem for Global Enterprises
Vivopower has dubbed the strategy XRPFi, short for XRP Finance, a model that aims to:
Sustainable and Programmable Returns
Global Regulatory Compliance
Real-World Backing Assets
AI Integration and Cash Flow Automation
Liquidity Enhancement with the RLUSD Stablecoin (issued by Ripple)
Notably, the strategy is backed by a coalition of strategic shareholders, including Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Talal Al Saud, along with an executive advisory team of former Ripple Asia executives, to help ensure policy direction and global market expansion.
Strategic Implications: XRP Becomes a Mainstay Asset for Institutional Finance?
The deployment of $100 million XRP on Flare is not only a signal that DeFi is entering the traditional finance space, but also a case study of how public companies can integrate digital assets into their treasury management strategies, replacing traditional models based on bonds or USD.
The Flare ecosystem, with a market capitalization of over $1.9 billion and a close relationship with Ripple Labs, is proving itself to be a strong alternative for institutions looking for a combination of capital efficiency, security, and flexibility of DeFi.
Conclusion: A Model for the Future of Institutional Finance
Vivopower is not only experimenting, they are reshaping the role of digital assets in global finance. With XRPFi, they are providing a concrete and repeatable roadmap for other publicly traded businesses to participate in the DeFi space in a structured and compliant manner.
If successful, this model could become the new gold standard for institutional treasury management in the digital age, transforming XRP from a payment token to an infrastructure pillar of global corporate cash flows.