Ripple, a prominent name in the cryptocurrency industry, has recently announced its plans to introduce a stablecoin known as Ripple USD (RLUSD). The aim is to create a bridge between the world of crypto and traditional finance. Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, believes that this stablecoin could revolutionize the way these two worlds interact with each other.
The stablecoin RLUSD will be available on both the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ethereum platforms. The initial minting of 185 RLUSD tokens took place during a private beta testing phase, with a transaction fee of 0.000135 XRP. Ripple’s team has emphasized the deep liquidity that RLUSD will offer for major trading pairs on selected centralized exchanges. Additionally, users will have the ability to transfer RLUSD globally in real-time with minimal fees, without the need for a traditional bank account.
Some members of the XRP community, such as Cobb, have speculated that the launch of RLUSD could have a positive effect on the price of Ripple’s native token, XRP. This speculation has garnered attention from various market analysts and enthusiasts alike. However, the news of Ripple’s foray into stablecoins has also caught the eye of regulatory bodies, most notably the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The SEC has raised concerns about RLUSD, labeling it as a “new unregistered crypto asset.” This is not the first time Ripple has faced legal scrutiny from the SEC. In December 2020, the Commission filed a lawsuit against Ripple, accusing the company of conducting an unregistered securities offering through the sale of XRP tokens. Fast forward to the present, Ripple has been ordered to pay a $125 million fine for violating certain securities laws, a far cry from the initial $2 billion demanded by the SEC.
Despite the setback, many in the industry have interpreted the recent ruling as a victory for Ripple, with XRP’s price responding positively. Both parties have until early October to appeal the decision, with much speculation surrounding the SEC’s next move. As Ripple navigates the legal challenges ahead, the launch of RLUSD represents a significant step in the company’s journey to revolutionize the financial landscape.
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