UC Berkeley has launched a new Center for Digital Assets, made possible by a $1.3 million grant from Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative. Ripple is providing $1.3 million in funding using its RLUSD stablecoin, marking a significant extension of its University Blockchain Research Initiative. Find out more about the… — Ripple (@Ripple) October 2, 2025Center for Digital Assets: Bridging the Physical and Digital WorldsThe new center aims to redefine how physical assets are captured, valued, and traded by leveraging blockchain and digital twin innovations. A digital twin is a virtual model of a physical object, such as a car, airplane, or even a wheat farm. Ripple’s Longstanding Collaboration with UC BerkeleyRipple and UC Berkeley have worked together since 2018 through the University Blockchain Research Initiative.