Ripple, the San Francisco-based cross-border payment firm, has announced the global trading of its stablecoin, RLUSD, following the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) approval on December 10, 2024. This regulatory endorsement underscores RLUSD’s compliance with stringent financial standards.
RLUSD is fully backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. government bonds, and cash equivalents, ensuring its stability and reliability. Ripple has committed to providing monthly attestations of the stablecoin’s reserves through independent third-party audits, enhancing transparency and trust.
Ripple USD (RLUSD) is now live on global exchanges.
An enterprise-grade stablecoin built for everyone, $RLUSD combines fiat stability with blockchain efficiency:
➡️ Instant global payments, 24/7
➡️ Seamless on/off ramps
➡️ Access value in real-world assets.… pic.twitter.com/lJ43GdoDGR— Ripple (@Ripple) December 17, 2024
Platform Availability and Future Expansion Plans
At launch, RLUSD is available on several platforms, including Uphold, Bitso, MoonPay, Archax, and CoinMENA. Ripple plans to expand access by adding more listings on platforms such as Bullish, Bitstamp, Mercado Bitcoin, Independent Reserve, and Zero Hash.
Potential Use Cases for RLUSD
Ripple has outlined multiple potential applications for RLUSD, focusing on areas that leverage its stability and liquidity. These use cases include:
Cross-border payments: RLUSD can facilitate faster and more efficient international transactions, building on Ripple’s established payment networks.
Corporate treasury management: Businesses can use the stablecoin to manage cash reserves and optimize liquidity.
DeFi and trading collateral: RLUSD can serve as collateral for margin trading and play a key role in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.
Ripple’s cumulative payments volume has already reached $70 billion, underscoring its influence in global financial networks. Meanwhile, XRP, Ripple’s flagship token, maintains a market capitalization exceeding $152 billion, demonstrating the company’s substantial foothold in the digital asset industry.
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Advisory Board Appointments
To support the launch and future growth of RLUSD, Ripple has expanded its advisory board with two prominent appointments: Raghuram Rajan, the former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, and Kenneth Montgomery, former First Vice President and COO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
They join a distinguished group of industry leaders already serving on the advisory board, including Sheila Bair, former Chair of the FDIC. David Puth, Vice Chairman of Partners Capital and former CENTRE Consortium CEO, and Chris Larsen, Ripple Co-founder and Executive Chairman.
The advisory board’s expertise reflects Ripple’s focus on integrating financial stability, regulatory compliance, and global adoption into its RLUSD stablecoin initiative.
Ripple’s Strategic Vision
The launch of RLUSD signifies Ripple’s continued efforts to bridge traditional financial systems with blockchain technology. By securing NYDFS approval and collaborating with prominent industry advisors, Ripple positions RLUSD as a reliable, fully backed stablecoin capable of meeting the growing demand for transparent and compliant digital assets.
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