Ripple’s RLUSD ($1.00) stablecoin has achieved a major milestone, surpassing a $550 million market cap. Jack McDonald, Ripple’s senior VP of stablecoins, confirmed that adoption is rapidly increasing across the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. On Aave, RLUSD is showing strong momentum. McDonald revealed that net available liquidity reached $236 million, with $312 million supplied and $76 million borrowed. These figures highlight growing trust in the token and active lending and borrowing activity within the DeFi ecosystem.
$RLUSD June monthly independent attestation is live! Some recent updates:
– RLUSD crossed $550M in market cap 
, and was listed on @AlchemyPay, @pdaxph, and more
– @BNYglobal became Ripple’s reserves custody partner for RLUSD
– RLUSD received an A rating from @bluechip_org –…
Exchange Listings Boost Adoption
Ripple recently expanded RLUSD’s presence through new listings on exchanges like Alchemy Pay and PDAX. This broader availability makes the stablecoin more accessible to global users, fueling its adoption and trading activity. To bolster confidence, Ripple partnered with BNY Mellon as the official custodian of RLUSD reserves.
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This move brings traditional finance expertise into the project and enhances credibility as blockchain technology continues to merge with conventional banking. RLUSD earned an A rating from Bluechip, becoming the platform’s highest-rated stablecoin. This recognition underscores its transparency, security, and increasing prominence in DeFi applications.
Transparency and Reserve Reporting
Ripple maintains user trust by releasing independent monthly attestation reports. The latest June report, available on Ripple’s transparency page, reaffirms its commitment to proper reserve management and accountability.
The shift is happening: banks are investing in blockchain. 
$100B+ invested in blockchain companies since 2020$700B/month in stablecoin volume $18T projected in tokenized assets by 2033
Our latest report with @CBInsights and @UKCBT_org uncovers how financial…
Ripple also highlighted a broader financial shift toward blockchain. Since 2020, over $100 billion has flowed into blockchain companies. The stablecoin market now processes over $700 billion in monthly transactions. A recent Ripple report with CB Insights and the UK Cryptoasset Business Council projects tokenized assets to reach $18 trillion by 2033.
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With rising liquidity, broader platform listings, and strong institutional backing, RLUSD is solidifying its role in decentralized finance. As both retail and traditional financial sectors embrace blockchain, Ripple’s stablecoin continues gaining utility and momentum.
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