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Highlights

  • Platform will offer XRP-denominated loans to NYSE and NASDAQ-listed companies.
  • XRP futures contracts to be used for hedging loan repayment risks.
  • Up to $10 million in XRP to be acquired to support the lending initiative.

Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE: GPUS), through its wholly owned subsidiary Ault Capital Group, Inc. (ACG), announced plans to launch an enterprise-focused XRP lending platform in the third quarter of 2025. The project marks ACG’s entry into decentralized finance (DeFi) and will initially roll out as a beta version.

The proposed platform will cater exclusively to public companies listed on major U.S. exchanges — the NYSE, NYSE American, and all tiers of NASDAQ. Eligible applicants will be able to request XRP-denominated loans under terms negotiated with ACG. These loans will be secured either by company assets or through convertible equity agreements. Final loan details will be made public via on-chain disclosures.

To mitigate exposure to XRP price fluctuations, ACG plans to employ XRP futures contracts traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as a hedging mechanism. This use of traditional financial instruments to manage cryptocurrency lending risks highlights a convergence between conventional finance and blockchain infrastructure.

The platform is set to run on the XRP Ledger, which offers high-speed and low-cost transaction capabilities. This initiative is backed by a recently disclosed ACG plan to acquire up to $10 million worth of XRP. The broader vision includes tokenizing real-world assets and enabling cross-border settlements using blockchain-based solutions.

However, Hyperscale Data acknowledged significant risk factors, including XRP price volatility, potential regulatory barriers, and the challenge of acquiring adequate capital to support its XRP acquisition strategy. These risks could delay or halt the platform’s deployment.

The company emphasized that all decisions regarding the platform and XRP acquisitions will be based on ongoing market assessments and regulatory developments. Public filings and investor updates will continue to be available through Hyperscale Data’s official channels.

The partnership will be discussed in further detail during a webinar hosted by the Fiber Broadband Association on June 12, 2025, where VIAVI, 3-GIS, and Windstream Wholesale will explore use cases and outcomes from the platform’s deployment.