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According to the official announcement, Binance will launch the RLUSD spot product on January 22, 2026, at 8:00 AM (UTC) on Simple Earn. At the same time, users can buy and sell RLUSD using a credit card or account balance through the "Buy Crypto" page within one hour after the RLUSD spot goes live, and can trade RLUSD with zero fees in the instant exchange.In addition, Binance will add RLUSD as a borrowable asset and the RLUSD/USDT trading pair in cross-margin and isolated-margin trading on January 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM (UTC), and RLUSD will also be available in VIP lending.

Binance will launch Ripple USD (RLUSD) on January 22, 2026, at 16:00, and will open the RLUSD/USDT, RLUSD/U, and XRP/RLUSD spot trading pairs.At the same time, all eligible users can enjoy zero trading fees for RLUSD/USDT and RLUSD/U spot and margin trading pairs, with the promotion valid until further notice.

According to market news, Ripple and LMAX Group announced that they have reached a multi-year strategic partnership agreement. Ripple will provide $150 million in financing to support the widespread use of the RLUSD stablecoin as collateral and settlement assets in LMAX's global institutional trading system.RLUSD will support cryptocurrencies, perpetual contracts, CFDs, and some fiat cross products, aiming to enhance cross-asset margin efficiency and achieve 24/7 on-chain settlement. This collaboration also includes the custody of RLUSD through LMAX Custody's segregated wallets, as well as integration with Ripple Prime to expand institutional liquidity and reduce market fragmentation.

According to the official blog, Ripple announced the first expansion of its stablecoin RLUSD to Layer 2 networks. Ripple will collaborate with the cross-chain interoperability protocol Wormhole and the NTT token standard to launch tests on Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain.Ripple expects to launch RLUSD on more chains after obtaining final regulatory approval next year. The launch of RLUSD on subsequent chains will require testing and approval from the New York Department of Financial Services. It is reported that RLUSD was initially issued only on XRPL and Ethereum.

Cointelegraph posted on the X platform that the supply of Ripple's RLUSD on Ethereum has reached an all-time high, with a market capitalization of 1.1 billion dollars.

According to official news, Ripple announced that its USD-backed stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD) has been recognized by the Abu Dhabi Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) as an "approved fiat-pegged token," which can be used within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial center in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

According to official news, Bybit has launched the RLUSD Holding Carnival on November 21. From now until December 5, 2025, 12:00 (UTC), eligible users can stake 100 to 50,000 RLUSD in Bybit's regular savings products to unlock an annualized yield of up to 15% on XRP.Stake RLUSD to earn XRP (14 days): 9% annualized yieldStake RLUSD to earn XRP (45 days): 15% annualized yieldThis event is open to both new and existing users. For specific participation conditions, please refer to the official announcement.

According to The Block, Mastercard is collaborating with Ripple and Gemini to explore the use of the RLUSD stablecoin on the XRPL blockchain for settling card transactions. This partnership will be one of the first cases of regulated U.S. banks using public blockchains and regulated stablecoins to settle traditional card transactions.Gemini has launched an XRP credit card issued through WebBank and plans to participate in the RLUSD settlement program. Additionally, Mastercard has recently partnered with Chainlink to allow consumers to convert fiat to cryptocurrency directly on-chain and has reached an agreement with Humanity Protocol to provide users with credit and loan services based on open financial technology.

According to CoinDesk, Ripple's USD stablecoin RLUSD has surpassed a market capitalization of $1 billion in less than a year since its launch, ranking 10th among USD stablecoins.The token is issued by Standard Custody & Trust Company, with reserves in USD and short-term U.S. Treasury bonds, and has been integrated into Ripple's payment and liquidity system. The current circulation is approximately $819 million on Ethereum and $203 million on XRP Ledger; Ripple claims to have processed nearly $100 billion in payments, with RLUSD being the primary settlement stablecoin.

ChainCatcher news, Ripple announced the completion of its acquisition of Hidden Road, which has now been renamed Ripple Prime.Previously, Hidden Road provided services such as clearing, prime brokerage and foreign exchange (FX), digital assets, derivatives, swaps, and fixed income financing for institutions. This acquisition will make Ripple a cryptocurrency company that owns and operates a global multi-asset prime broker. Since the announcement of the acquisition, Ripple Prime's business has grown threefold, and further growth is expected. Ripple Prime will enhance the utility and reach of Ripple's stablecoin RLUSD. Currently, RLUSD has been used as collateral for various prime brokerage products. Some derivatives clients have chosen to hold RLUSD.

ChainCatcher news, Bybit will launch Ripple USD (RLUSD) on the spot market at 9 PM Beijing time on September 26. There will be ongoing trading and staking yield activities in the future.Trading pairs: RLUSD/USDT, BTC/RLUSD, ETH/RLUSD, XRP/RLUSD, MNT/RLUSDDeposit opens: September 26, 20:00 (UTC+8)Trading starts: September 26, 20:40 (UTC+8) for various trading pairsWithdrawal opens: September 27, 19:00 (UTC+8)RLUSD is a stablecoin issued by Ripple, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar and fully collateralized. It aims to provide a stable, reliable, and transparent digital asset for payments, trading, and other financial applications. RLUSD is backed by US dollar deposits, US short-term treasury bills, and other cash equivalents, bringing trust and stability to the digital asset ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Ripple and the security token issuance platform Securitize have integrated the stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD) as a share exchange channel for the securities funds under the two major crypto investment giants BlackRock and VanEck.Ripple and Securitize have launched a smart contract that allows holders of BlackRock's U.S. Dollar Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) and VanEck's Treasury Fund (VBILL) to exchange their security token shares for the stablecoin Ripple USD (RLUSD). This smart contract enables BUIDL and VBILL investors to instantly convert their holdings into RLUSD at any time, facilitating more on-chain transfer operations.

ChainCatcher news, the AvantisAvantisORQO group was officially established today in Abu Dhabi, integrating four traditional finance and crypto asset companies, managing assets totaling $370 million.The group plans to provide on-chain yield services based on private credit for Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin holders through its compliance yield platform, Soil. ORQO has obtained licenses in Poland and Malta and is currently seeking approval from the Abu Dhabi Financial Services Regulatory Authority to expand its business in the Middle East.ORQO CEO Nicholas Motz stated, "This is an opportunity to become a global on-chain asset manager." This move is part of a trend in the crypto market to introduce traditional financial instruments such as private credit into the blockchain. It is predicted that the market size for tokenized real assets could reach $18.9 trillion by 2033, far exceeding the current size of $30 billion.

ChainCatcher news, according to GlobeNewswire, Trident Digital Tech Holdings (NASDAQ: TDTH) announced today that it plans to apply for stablecoin operating licenses in several African countries to promote the application of RLUSD in the African market. The company also plans to raise $500 million to establish a corporate XRP reserve, strengthening its integration with the Ripple ecosystem.The company is currently in preliminary discussions with regulatory authorities and financial institutions in various countries, and it is expected to begin phased deployment in pilot countries by mid-2026.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinGecko data, the USD stablecoin RLUSD launched by Ripple reached a market capitalization of 500 million dollars within 7 months of its launch. This product is issued on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum, ranking among the top 20 USD stablecoins, with a daily trading volume of approximately 26 million dollars.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Swiss crypto-friendly financial bank AMINA Bank has announced support for Ripple's newly launched USD stablecoin RLUSD, becoming the first global bank to offer custody and trading services for this currency.It is reported that the service will initially be available to institutional clients and professional investors, with plans for further expansion in the coming months. RLUSD is backed by U.S. Treasury securities and regulated by the New York Department of Financial Services, with a current issuance of $430 million. AMINA Bank stated that its goal is to connect traditional banking with crypto financial infrastructure, and it has established regulated business hubs in Switzerland, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi.

ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, Ripple's Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz stated that the company is actively seeking acquisition opportunities, with several potential acquisition targets at different stages. Ripple has already acquired the major brokerage Hidden Road for $1.25 billion this year and plans to use the new stablecoin RLUSD as collateral for Hidden Road's brokerage services.In addition, Ripple is also working to enhance the flexibility or "programmability" of the XRP Ledger and is building a lending protocol scheduled to launch in the third quarter of this year, which will make the XRP Ledger more flexible, similar to the smart contract capabilities of Ethereum.

ChainCatcher news, the encrypted payment framework AEON has announced a partnership with Ripple, and has now integrated the stablecoin RLUSD and the native token XRP issued by Ripple into its payment product AEON Pay.Users can use RLUSD and XRP for offline consumption at over 20 million merchants in regions such as Southeast Asia and Nigeria, supporting the further implementation of compliant stablecoins in everyday payment scenarios.

ChainCatcher news, cryptocurrency payment company Alchemy Pay (ACH) announced a strategic partnership with Ripple to provide fiat on-ramp for its compliant stablecoin RLUSD. Covering 173 countries, supporting the compliance and widespread application of stablecoins globally.