Gemini Enables Native XRP Ledger Transfers for Singapore Users
Gemini has expanded its XRP services in Singapore, enabling eligible customers to deposit and withdraw XRP directly over the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The rollout, announced by co-founder and CEO Tyler Winklevoss on Aug. 25, connects Gemini accounts with external XRPL-compatible wallets, giving users a direct on-chain route for their XRP holdings.
Previously, Gemini’s Singapore offering for XRP was largely limited to buying, selling, and holding the asset within the exchange’s internal ecosystem. The new functionality changes that, providing a direct link between Gemini customers and XRPL infrastructure. Users can now move XRP to self-custody wallets or other supported platforms without relying solely on Gemini as an intermediary.
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How the XRPL Integration Works
The feature allows eligible Singapore customers to transfer XRP between their Gemini accounts and compatible external wallets. However, Gemini has emphasized the importance of confirming destination addresses and network details before completing transactions. Users must also check whether a destination tag is required, as incorrect transfer information could lead to permanent loss of funds.
Gemini did not announce new XRP trading pairs, revised fee structures, or minimum transfer requirements alongside the launch. The exchange also has not disclosed specific adoption targets for the new service, suggesting the rollout is a foundational step rather than a full-scale product push.
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The announcement came via a post on X from Tyler Winklevoss, who described it as “big news for the Ripple Army in Asia.” The move aligns with Gemini’s broader strategy of expanding XRP-related products, following the addition of XRP to its derivatives cross-collateral system in July 2026, alongside Bitcoin, Ether, Tether, and Gemini Dollar.
Singapore’s Role in Gemini’s International Strategy
Singapore has become a key market for Gemini as the exchange focuses its international operations around the United States and Singapore. The company’s local entity, Gemini Digital Payments Singapore, received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Major Payment Institution license in October 2024. However, that approval remains conditional, and a final license has not yet been publicly announced.
This latest development follows Gemini’s enablement of XRP Ledger deposits and withdrawals for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin in December 2025. The exchange has been steadily deepening its integration with XRPL infrastructure, positioning itself as a bridge between regulated exchange services and the broader XRP ecosystem.
For XRP users in Singapore, the practical impact is immediate. Native XRPL transfers provide a simpler and more direct route between Gemini, external wallets, and compatible blockchain services. This reduces friction for users who want to interact with XRPL-based applications or move funds to self-custody, a feature that has become increasingly important as institutional interest in XRP grows.
The expansion also underscores Singapore’s role as a regulated digital-asset hub. As other jurisdictions tighten or clarify their crypto regulations, Singapore’s MAS framework has attracted exchanges seeking a stable regulatory environment. Gemini’s continued investment in the region suggests the company views Singapore as a long-term strategic base for its Asia-Pacific operations.
While the immediate change is functional rather than speculative, it adds another layer to XRP’s growing institutional acceptance. The asset has been the subject of ongoing regulatory and market developments, and exchange-level infrastructure improvements like this one are often seen as signals of sustained demand. For now, Gemini’s Singapore users have a new, direct way to manage their XRP — and that is the story’s core takeaway.
