Ripple has recently minted over 13 million RLUSD stablecoins, signaling its readiness for a significant entry into the digital asset market. This development follows regulatory approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), marking an important milestone for Ripple’s newest product.
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Massive RLUSD Minting Boosts Launch Preparations
Data from Ripple Stablecoin Tracker on X reveals that the RLUSD Treasury minted two large stablecoins earlier today. These were 10,399,000 and 2,600,000 RLUSD; the remaining transactions were for 100,000 RLUSD each. These mining activities will occur only several days after Ripple is cleared to introduce and trade RLUSD, which will first function on the XRP Ledger and the Ethereum blockchain.
The CEO of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, proclaimed that RLUSD would soon be launched in the cryptocurrency market. However, new rumors about whether it will be extended to the Tron blockchain have surfaced. This rumor was followed by a soundbite by Tron founder Justin Sun; however, details on this are yet unidentified.
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Targeting a Thriving Stablecoin Market
The global stablecoin market, valued at approximately $196 billion, is dominated by major players like Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC). Ripple wants to position RLUSD within this rapidly growing segment because the currency is anchored to the USD and backed up by assets easily converted to cash, such as USD and short-term USTs.
RLUSD is designed for Ripple to update cross-payment, improve the liquidity rate, and facilitate crypto-fiat conversions. Industry experts estimate that stablecoins may reach 2800 billion in 2028, millions of which can be Ripple’s way of achieving more extensive adoption of RLUSD in users and industries.
Conclusion
With regulatory approval secured and minting operations in full swing, Ripple is positioning RLUSD for a strong market debut. Its focus on cross-border payments and liquidity solutions could redefine its role in the competitive stablecoin landscape.
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Maxwell Mutuma
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