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Ripple, Mastercard, WebBank and Gemini Unveil Pilot to Settle Card Payments With RLUSD on XRP Ledger

The trial evaluates a cash‑backed, NYDFS‑chartered stablecoin for faster, compliant settlement on a public blockchain.

Overview

  • Transactions from the WebBank‑issued Gemini Credit Card would be settled using RLUSD on the XRP Ledger rather than traditional bank transfers.
  • Mastercard said the effort uses its network to bring regulated, open‑loop stablecoin payments into the financial mainstream.
  • RLUSD is described as fully backed by cash and cash‑equivalent reserves and issued under a New York trust company charter.
  • Partners say the pilot will move forward once required regulatory approvals are secured, beginning with RLUSD onboarding to XRPL and subsequent integration planning.
  • Reports differ on RLUSD scale, citing more than $1 billion in circulation versus a $2 billion total supply as signs of early adoption.