The certification, shared by crypto researcher SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) on X, includes an official report titled “Sharia Analysis – Ripple.” The document lists the SRB as a licensed Sharia advisor under Bahrain’s central bank, affirming that Ripple’s framework aligns with Islamic financial principles.
This development is more than an internal validation. Ripple now holds a certification that positions it for deeper engagement within Islamic banking networks and cross-border payment systems that adhere to Sharia law.
Such certification plays a decisive role in determining whether a financial technology platform can operate within Islamic finance environments, where adherence to ethical and interest-free principles is mandatory.
Ripple —> Certified as Sharia-Compliant by the Central Bank of Bahrain.
Documented.
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— SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) October 9, 2025
Expanding Financial Access and Institutional Confidence
Ripple’s technology was designed to facilitate real-time, low-cost international payments. By securing a Sharia compliance review, the company opens XRP and its infrastructure to banks and financial institutions across regions such as the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia, all areas with strong Islamic finance frameworks.
This move could enable Ripple to integrate with financial institutions that previously hesitated due to compliance uncertainties. For XRP, the digital asset used in Ripple’s liquidity solutions, this creates a potential increase in adoption and transactional use within compliant financial systems.
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The Shariyah Review Bureau’s involvement carries particular weight. As an organization licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain, it provides regulatory oversight and Sharia certification for numerous financial entities. This gives Ripple and XRP a form of institutional legitimacy within markets that prioritize both technological advancement and adherence to faith-based financial standards.
Ripple’s Strategic Positioning and Market Impact
The timing of this certification aligns with Ripple’s broader efforts to establish XRP and its underlying technology as a trusted framework for cross-border settlements. Many financial regulators and banking entities in Islamic countries require confirmation of Sharia compliance before allowing digital assets or blockchain technologies to operate within their systems.
Ripple’s clearance in this regard provides a pathway for partnerships with banks and fintech providers seeking compliant digital solutions. Ripple now stands positioned to offer XRP-powered payment solutions to a wider market that values both innovation and compliance.
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