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Ripple and AEON Partner to Bring XRP and RLUSD to 20 Million Merchants

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Vignesh S G and Sohrab Khawas

Web3 payments platform AEON has partnered with Ripple to integrate XRP and RLUSD into its global payment ecosystem. This move opens the door for crypto payments across over 20 million merchants, including popular global brands like UNIQLO, McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Pizza Hut.

Real-World Crypto Payments Begin in Southeast Asia

The rollout begins in Southeast Asia, where users can make payments using Ripple USD (RLUSD) and XRP via the AEON Pay Telegram Mini App and wallets such as Bitget and Token Pocket.

According to the official press release, offline payments will be supported at the initial stage, with AEON planning global expansion into Africa, Latin America, and other emerging markets.

AEON calls Ripple USD a trustworthy, compliant, and liquid stablecoin designed for secure adoption by financial institutions and developers.

Ripple’s Ecosystem Gets a Boost

The partnership has triggered strong reactions in the XRP community. A well-known XRP supporter, WrathofKahneman, shared his excitement on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the strategic importance of this partnership for Ripple’s real-world use cases.

This deal provides critical validation for RLUSD, showing its utility in real, high-volume consumer transactions. With 20 million merchant integrations, Ripple is now a serious contender in the digital payments race, standing up against established stablecoins like USDC and Tether.

What Sets RLUSD Apart from Other Stablecoins?

While the stablecoin market cap stands at over $262 billion, RLUSD is currently ranked 20th in market capitalization, with a market cap of $428 million and $96 million in daily trading volume.

Unlike others, RLUSD is built to function as a true bridge currency, fulfilling Ripple’s original vision, as highlighted by BitGo CEO Mike Belshe.

Top stablecoins by market cap:

  • Tether (USDT)
  • USDC
  • USDS
  • Binance Bridged USDT
  • Ethena USDe
  • Dai

Ripple’s stablecoin may not top the list yet, but its growing partnerships indicate aggressive expansion and increasing trust.

RLUSD Adoption on the Rise

Earlier, Ripple integrated RLUSD into its cross-border payment system, enabling faster and cheaper international transactions. RLUSD has since been adopted by major platforms like Alchemy, and leading exchanges such as Kraken and Bitget.

This broader ecosystem integration shows that RLUSD is gaining traction as a reliable and accessible stablecoin in both the crypto and financial worlds.

FAQs

How will AEON’s partnership with Ripple enable crypto payments for consumers?

The partnership allows users to pay with XRP and RLUSD via the AEON Pay Telegram Mini App and wallets like Bitget at over 20 million merchants, including major global brands.

What makes Ripple USD (RLUSD) a standout stablecoin?

RLUSD is designed as a trustworthy, compliant, and liquid stablecoin built to function as a true bridge currency, backed by U.S. dollars and cash equivalents for secure institutional adoption.

What is the current market position of Ripple USD (RLUSD) compared to other stablecoins?

RLUSD currently ranks 20th by market capitalization at $428 million, but its increasing partnerships and integrations on platforms like Alchemy and exchanges indicate rapid adoption and growing trust.

Vignesh S G and Sohrab Khawas

Vignesh is a young journalist with a decade of experience. A proud alumnus of IIJNM, Bengaluru, he spent six years as a Sub-Editor for a leading business magazine, published from Kerala. His interest in futuristic technologies took him to a US-based software company specialising in Web3, Blockchain and AI. This stint inspired him to view the future of journalism through the lens of next generation technologies. Now, he covers the crypto scene for Coinpedia, uncovering a vibrant new world where technology and journalism converge.

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