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RLUSD stablecoin gets the green light from NYDFS as Ripple launches

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

4 months ago


Ripple Labs has received a significant regulatory green light from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) for the launch of its stablecoin, RLUSD. This marks a major step for the company in entering the stablecoin market.

Ripple's Ambitious Stablecoin Plans

Ripple first announced its plans for RLUSD in April, aiming to create a regulated US dollar-backed stablecoin to compete with leading players like Tether's USDT and Circle's USDC. Ripple executives are confident that RLUSD can capture a large market share, with projections suggesting a market capitalization of $2 trillion by 2028. The stablecoin has been in beta testing since August, operating on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum blockchains, allowing compatibility with a wide range of wallets, DeFi applications, and cryptocurrency exchanges.

Key Features of RLUSD

RLUSD is a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, ensuring stability and minimizing volatility. The coin is fully backed by U.S. dollar deposits, short-term government treasuries, and other cash equivalents. Ripple's decision to back the token with highly regulated, low-risk assets is a key differentiator from other stablecoins on the market. Issuance on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum boosts adaptability and usage across various platforms.

Ripple's Strategic Expansion

Ripple's decision to launch RLUSD comes amidst rapid growth in the stablecoin market. The combined market capitalization of Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC) stands at roughly $180 billion. Ripple aims to tap into this market, projected to grow into the trillions of dollars in coming years. Ripple President Monica Long emphasized in an interview with *CoinDesk* that RLUSD is designed to serve as a bridge for tokenizing traditional financial instruments.

The launch of the RLUSD stablecoin represents a strategic expansion for Ripple into the stablecoin market. This has also positively impacted the XRP market, which has surged by 300% over the last 30 days.

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