Ripple invests over $5 million in blockchain innovation in the Asia-Pacific region through its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI).
The investment targets academic institutions in South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and Australia to support blockchain talent and research.
The APAC region is a leader in fintech, digital assets adoption, and modern payment systems.
Ripple has been pioneering blockchain education through UBRI for over seven years, focusing on building the next generation of blockchain experts.
Partnerships with universities like Korea University and Kyoto University in Japan have advanced blockchain-related studies.
In Singapore, investments in Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore have led to innovative projects like building an AI agent network on the XRP Ledger.
Ripple is expanding its blockchain studies in Taiwan and Australia through partnerships with institutions like National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology and the Australian National University.
The UBRI program has invested over $11 million in APAC to support research in blockchain, cybersecurity, and fintech.
Academic partners in APAC are researching blockchain sharding, Layer 2 solutions, NFT privacy, and more to advance blockchain technology.
Ripple's UBRI program aims to make the APAC region a blockchain innovation leader by fostering talent and ideas in the field.
Ripple will host the 7th annual UBRI Connect at XRP Ledger Apex to bring together researchers from 60 universities in 28 countries.