Ripple, the leading provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, announced its plans to launch a stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar (USD). Ripple\u2019s stablecoin will be 100% backed by US dollar deposits, short-term US government treasuries, and other cash equivalents. These reserve assets will be audited by a third-party accounting firm, and Ripple will publish monthly attestations.<\/p>\n
The stablecoin market is about $150B today, and is forecasted to exceed $2.8 trillion by 2028. There\u2019s clear demand for stablecoins that deliver trust, stability, and utility. To meet this growing demand, Ripple will issue a stablecoin, leveraging its decade-plus of experience building real-world financial solutions for institutions around the world.<\/p>\n
“This is a natural step for Ripple to continue bridging the gap between traditional finance and crypto,\u201d said Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple CEO. \u201cInstitutions entering this space are finding success by partnering with compliant, crypto-native players and Ripple’s track record and resiliency speaks for itself, as we launch new products and acquire companies through multiple market cycles. This move is also monumental for the XRP Ledger community, driving more use cases, liquidity and opportunities for developers and users.\u201d<\/p>\n
At launch, the stablecoin will be available on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ethereum (ETH) blockchains, with plans to expand to additional blockchains and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and apps over time.<\/p>\n
\u201cIssuing our stablecoin on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum will serve as a pivotal entry point to unlock new opportunities for institutional and DeFi use cases across multiple ecosystems,\u201d added Monica Long, Ripple President. \u201cThe XRP Ledger\u2019s native capabilities, including a decentralized exchange and automated market maker, were built to utilize XRP as the bridge asset. Bringing a trusted stablecoin onto XRPL will drive more adoption and development, contributing to a vibrant ecosystem.\u201d<\/p>\n
Key benefits of Ripple\u2019s stablecoin include:<\/p>\n
For over 10 years, Ripple has been the industry leader in providing enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions. It was the first company to address the multi-trillion-dollar pain points associated with cross-border payments, utilizing blockchain and crypto at scale. Ripple\u2019s payment and custody infrastructure has experienced continuous global growth, with live custody offerings in 20 jurisdictions and payments solutions available in 80+ payout markets, representing more than 90% of the global foreign exchange market.<\/p>\n
Ripple\u2019s stablecoin is expected to be available later this year, subject to applicable regulatory approval. To learn more about Ripple’s stablecoin, please reach out to stablecoin@ripple.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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