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Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Secures DFSA Approval to Power DIFC Payments

The authorization enables thousands of financial firms to adopt RLUSD for regulated cross-border payment services.

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Overview

  • DFSA approval allows RLUSD to integrate into Ripple’s licensed payments platform and be offered to other DFSA-regulated entities in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
  • The stablecoin is fully backed by U.S. dollars held in high-quality liquid assets and undergoes regular third-party audits to bolster institutional confidence.
  • More than 7,000 companies within the DIFC zone can now leverage RLUSD for cross-border settlements and digital asset transactions.
  • XRP rose nearly 4% to $2.25 following the approval, marking renewed investor confidence in Ripple’s market position.
  • Ripple has deepened its UAE presence through partnerships with Zand Bank, Mamo, and Ctrl Alt and is collaborating on property tokenization projects with the Dubai Land Department.