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    Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Explodes 2000%, Becomes 4th Most Traded

    Story Highlights
    • Ripple recently minted 1.79 million RLUSD and is actively increasing its presence in the stablecoin market with listings on major exchanges.

    • Trading volume has surged 2,000%, making it the fourth most-traded stablecoin despite a relatively small market cap.

    • The company plans to release an attestation report detailing the backing assets of RLUSD to build trust and ensure accountability.

    Ripple continues to make headlines, strengthening its position as a leader in the cryptocurrency space. Known for its innovative solutions and strong financial backing, the company is now making waves with its stablecoin, RLUSD. As the crypto industry is waiting for a fresh change after Trumpโ€™s win, Rippleโ€™s efforts to expand its offerings and ensure transparency are setting new benchmarks.

    Ripple Mints Millions of RLUSD

    Ripple recently minted 1.79 million RLUSD on the Ethereum blockchain, as reported by the Ripple Stablecoin Tracker. This move is part of the companyโ€™s broader strategy to establish a strong presence in the growing stablecoin market. The company also announced that RLUSD will operate on both the Ethereum blockchain and the XRP Ledger, giving users more flexibility and access.

    In the past 24 hours, approximately 6.7 million RLUSD were transferred across various platforms. Bitstamp, a major cryptocurrency exchange, moved 1.5 million RLUSD, while Ripple itself handled 500,000. The rest of the transfers were made by unidentified whales to unknown wallets, suggesting increasing interest in RLUSD.

    RLUSD has experienced an explosive rise in trading volume, surging 2,000% to hit $611 million. Despite having a relatively small market cap of $53 million, RLUSD has become the fourth most-traded stablecoin. Recently, the stablecoin was listed on exchanges such as Uphold, MoonPay, and Bitso, which has helped raise its profile.

    Ripple’s Commitment to Transparency

    Ripple has issued nearly $80 million worth of RLUSD, backed by reserves totaling approximately $83 million. To ensure trust and transparency, the company plans to release its first attestation report later this month. This report, verified by independent auditors, will provide details about the assets backing RLUSD, showing Rippleโ€™s commitment to accountability in the stablecoin market.

    Rippleโ€™s Financial Strength

    Beyond stablecoins, Rippleโ€™s CEO brad garlinghouse recently highlighted the companyโ€™s robust financial position. Ripple holds over $100 billion worth of XRP, significantly boosting its valuation. Despite rumors, Garlinghouse clarified that an IPO is not on the agenda, with Rippleโ€™s focus firmly on innovation and long-term growth. 

    In the meanwhile, Ripple is entangled in a legal battle with an SEC case and rumors are there that Ripple may appeal on Jan 15, however, John Deaton said the SEC will not appeal again as it will be a major loss for the SEC. In such a scenario when there is no regulatory clarity Rippleโ€™s decision to mint Stablecoins, can impact the XRP price. XRP is already struggling to surpass the $3 target.

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    FAQs

    What is RLUSD and how does it work?

    RLUSD is a stablecoin minted by Ripple, backed by reserves on the Ethereum blockchain and XRP Ledger for versatile, secure transactions.

    How does Ripple ensure RLUSD’s transparency?

    Ripple backs RLUSD with $83 million in reserves and plans to release an attestation report audited by independent firms for transparency.

    How will Ripple’s stablecoin impact XRP price?

    Ripple’s stablecoin minting could influence XRP’s price, especially amid legal uncertainty and challenges like the SEC case, keeping XRP under $3.

     

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