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RLUSD’s latest development centers on its integration with Wanchain’s bridge infrastructure, enabling transfers between the XRP Ledger, Ethereum, Cardano, and Wanchain. The upgrade is designed to allow users to move RLUSD across these networks without relying on centralized exchanges.
CoinDesk reported that Wanchain added support for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin. The bridge is positioned as a way to move RLUSD across major blockchain networks, reinforcing the stablecoin’s growing presence in multi-chain environments.
The bridge supports two-way transfers, improving liquidity movement between networks. Users can send RLUSD from the XRP Ledger to Cardano or from Ethereum to Cardano, with the ability to reverse the transactions with minimal friction.
By enabling transfers across ecosystems, the setup is intended to reduce reliance on wrapped assets and intermediaries. As liquidity moves more directly, the update may support more efficient trading and decentralized finance activity.
Wanchain functions as a hub connecting multiple blockchains, which is expected to make RLUSD easier to access for users operating on different networks.
The stablecoin has a market capitalization of about $1.5 billion. Approximately 382 million tokens are circulating on the XRP Ledger, while a larger share remains active on Ethereum, reflecting broader usage there.
Alongside the technical integration, RLUSD is also gaining traction with financial institutions. European banks are preparing to launch a euro-backed stablecoin using Ripple’s technology. ING, UniCredit, and BNP Paribas plan to release the product in late 2026.
The initiative targets regulated digital payments within the eurozone and is described as introducing competition to dollar-based stablecoins. Ripple’s infrastructure is expected to support settlement and transaction processing for the project.
Ripple has also upgraded its custody platform, adding real-time compliance monitoring and cloud-based security systems aimed at meeting institutional requirements for digital asset management. The platform additionally introduces staking capabilities, which is intended to give institutions more flexibility in managing digital assets and integrating them into treasury operations.
RLUSD is already included in pilot programs for real-time settlements with partners such as Kyobo Life Insurance. It is also being explored for credit card settlement processes with Mastercard.
The developments align with Ripple’s multichain strategy. RLUSD is undergoing testing on Ethereum Layer-2 networks including Base, Optimism, and Ink, expanding potential use across scaling solutions.
As RLUSD moves across networks and receives additional institutional support, its role in payments and finance continues to evolve, reflecting ongoing efforts to increase utility and access.
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