Ripple Labs has initiated beta testing for ripple usd (RLUSD), a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum mainnets. The stablecoin is currently not available for public trading as it awaits regulatory approval.
Ripple Starts Beta Testing of USD-Pegged Stablecoin on XRP Ledger and Ethereum
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Ripple’s USD-Backed Stablecoin Enters Beta Phase
Ripple usd or RLUSD, designed to maintain a 1:1 value with the U.S. dollar, is backed by U.S. dollar deposits, short-term U.S. government treasuries, and other cash equivalents.
Ripple Labs announced on Friday that these reserves will undergo monthly audits by a third-party accounting firm. The company emphasized the importance of caution, warning users against potential scams that may exploit the Ripple brand to falsely offer RLUSD before its official release.
RLUSD is intended to enhance liquidity and facilitate institutional use cases on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum. During the testing phase, RLUSD is available through the XRP contract address and the Ethereum contract address. Ripple Labs plans to integrate RLUSD into its cross-border payment solutions alongside XRP, with future expansions to additional blockchains and decentralized finance protocols.
Ripple disclosed the testing phase will ensure the stablecoin meets security and efficiency standards before a broader rollout. “This is a significant milestone and a step closer to bringing more high-quality assets to the XRP Ledger, driving new opportunities, liquidity, and institutional use cases for users, developers, and applications,” Ripple said.
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