Ripple Teams Up with UC Berkeley to Launch $1.3M Digital Assets Research Centre

In collaboration with UC Berkeley, Ripple is launching a new Centre for Digital Assets with $1.3 million in $RLUSD financing. The objective is to place the institution at the forefront of the development of digital assets by advancing research and innovation in blockchain technology and digital twin applications. The centre will investigate real-world blockchain applications, such as safe online transactions, tokenisation, and decentralised banking. Through the integration of UC Berkeley’s academic competence and Ripple’s commercial experience, the effort seeks to transform research into practical solutions, thereby contributing to the development of digital banking. By allowing academics and students to delve into cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the quickly changing crypto world, this collaboration also demonstrates Ripple’s dedication to innovation and education.