- Ripple targets full EU access with MiCA license application underway.
- XRP set to power regulated stablecoin flows across 27 nations.
- Institutional adoption grows as Ripple prepares RLUSD launch in Europe.
Ripple is preparing for a significant expansion of its digital asset operations by applying for a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in the European Union. This move, according to market analyst Pumpius, could significantly increase the utility of XRP across regulated financial markets.
Within the MiCA framework, Ripple will get to issue its stablecoin RLUSD in all 27 EU member countries. The license will give Ripple the right to freely perform across borders without any restrictions that once imposed and limited the adoption of payment systems based on cryptocurrencies in the area.
RLUSD will have its liquidity mechanism in XRP and will increase its application in real-life situations in the financial paradigm.
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Stablecoin Strategy Anchored on XRP Liquidity
As part of this strategic rollout, RLUSD is expected to become a central player in cross-border digital payments within the EU. Pumpius noted that Ripple’s vision includes making XRP the default bridge asset for stablecoin movements under MiCA regulations.
🇪🇺 RIPPLE GOES FULL-EUROPEAN — THE MiCA PLAY BEGINS 🇪🇺
MiCA license incoming. $RLUSD rollout imminent. $XRP utility about to go parabolic. 🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/4NTFD0L67V
— Pumpius (@pumpius) July 15, 2025
Ripple is said to be in partnership with BNY Mellon to become the record custodian of RLUSD. Such a possible partnership would blend conventional financial security with blockchain infrastructure, increasing the reassurance of institutional stakeholders.
The integration of XRP into regulated flows may attract increased institutional usage, giving the asset a more defined role in compliant liquidity networks.
Europe Becomes the Launchpad for Global XRP Utility
With U.S. regulators still offering limited clarity on crypto, Ripple’s focus on the EU comes at a critical time. MiCA provides a unified legal standard that allows Ripple to build utility without the legal uncertainty present in other jurisdictions.
It is part of a larger strategy to make Europe a source of XRP-powered financial applications.
Ripple will use its regulatory certainty to enable a wider use of its payment network. The company will issue not only RLUSD but also integrate XRP into the legal and financial framework of the European market.
Conclusion
Ripple’s upcoming MiCA license and the EU rollout of RLUSD signal a new chapter in XRP’s role within regulated finance. With XRP positioned as a utility token for cross-border liquidity, the European market could mark the beginning of sustained, high-volume usage.
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