Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Launches Dec 4, Awaits Approval

Ripple’s highly anticipated stablecoin, RLUSD, is on the brink of receiving regulatory approval from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), marking a major milestone for the company.

A report from FOX Business shared that the company awaits green signal from New York’s crypto regulator. If the authorization is granted, Ripple is set to launch RLUSD on December 4, signaling its entry into the competitive New York crypto market.

RLUSD is a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar at a 1:1 ratio, ensuring it is fully backed by U.S. dollar deposits, short-term government treasuries, and other secure assets. 

Ripple’s new coin will initially be available on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ethereum blockchains, with plans for expansion to other platforms and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. This move is a significant step for Ripple, especially as it faces ongoing legal battles with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over its native token, XRP. 

While XRP remains in limbo due to the SEC’s claims that it’s an unregistered security, RLUSD offers Ripple a way to tap into the stablecoin market, which is currently valued at nearly $200 billion. 

Ripple’s new venture is expected to compete with well-established stablecoin issuers like Circle, Paxos, and Gemini. Ripple is also looking to partner with major platforms such as Moonpay and Bitstamp for the stablecoin launch.

Keith Grossman from Moonpay has praised the initiative, calling it a “win-win” for the global stablecoin ecosystem. The approval from the NYDFS will allow Ripple to operate within one of the most regulated digital finance markets in the world.

This will also help the company meet high standards for transparency, security, and consumer protection, which the NYDFS demands through its limited-purpose trust charter.