Ripple launched a stablecoin in partnership with top
crypto exchanges and financial institutions to support cross-border payments. Dubbed RLUSD, the new stablecoin promises reliability and a bridge between traditional finance and the decentralized
digital economy.
According to Ripple, RLUSD will be available to users
worldwide through partnerships with exchanges such as Uphold, Bitstamp,
and Bitso. The company aims to enhance liquidity and accelerate the adoption of
the new asset.
Use Cases
The introduction of RLUSD comes at a time when businesses and financial institutions are seeking reliable tools for cross-border transactions and asset tokenization, the company mentioned.
Ripple’s payment network reportedly covers over
90 markets. According to the firm, the broad coverage enables RLUSD to
facilitate real-time, 24/7 payments, reducing costs and transaction times. The
new stablecoin will reportedly work alongside Ripple’s native token, XRP, to
enhance cross-border transactions.
Today at #RippleSwell, we’re proud to announce our Ripple USD exchange partners.Upon regulatory approval, $RLUSD will be globally available for institutions and users from @UpholdInc, @BitStamp, @Bitso, @Moonpay, @Indereserve, @CoinMENA, and @Bullish. https://t.co/iZ7L1MHpn3
— Ripple (@Ripple) October 15, 2024
Among its use cases, RLUSD will facilitate transactions across international borders to enable businesses to move capital effectively. The token also provides a bridge between fiat currencies and crypto assets to enable businesses and individuals to convert between the two.
Besides that, the stablecoin supports trading and
collateralizing real-world assets such as commodities and securities to improve
liquidity and transparency in digital asset markets.
Firms Backing RLUSD
Some of the partners backing Ripple include B2C2 and
Keyrock. These firms will reportedly boost the stablecoin‘s liquidity to
enhance adoption and usability across institutional markets.
RLUSD also aims to contribute to decentralized finance. It is based on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum blockchains to support a wide range of financial applications, including decentralized
exchanges and trading platforms that rely on stable assets for liquidity and
collateral.
Early this month, Ripple obtained the approval to launch its
payment infrastructure across the UAE. Dubai Financial Services Authority
awarded the company the in-principle approval.
According to the company, this regulatory win will enhance
its…
