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Ripple Adds RLUSD Stablecoin to Cross-Border Payments Platform

Fintech News

Ripple announced it has added its US dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, to its Ripple Payments platform to support enterprise cross-border transactions using the digital asset. Ripple said the stablecoin is aimed at improving the speed and reducing the cost of international payments processed through its network.

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Ozean Teams up With First Digital to Provide Stablecoin Solutions to Projects Tokenising RWAs

The Fintech Times

Ozean , a blockchain for Real-World Assets (RWA) yield launched by Clearpool , is joining forces with First Digital , a Hong Kong-based group offering global multi-asset custodial, trust, payments and stablecoin solutions, as part of WakeMaker, Ozean’s accelerator programme.

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Ripple Integrates Ripple USD Into Ripple Payments Solution to Meet Stablecoin Demand

The Fintech Times

As a result, the USD-denominated stablecoin is now being integrated into Ripple ‘s flagship payments solution, Ripple Payments, as the digital asset infrastructure provider looks to drive RLUSD’s utility and demand.

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BVNK Partners With First Digital Ahead of ‘Breakout Year’ for Stablecoin Adoption

The Fintech Times

BVNK , a stablecoin payment infrastructure provider, is joining forces with First Digital , the group behind First Digital USD, in a move to bolster the adoption of the USD-backed stablecoin within the crypto ecosystem.

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Reflecting on 2024: A transformative year in payments regulation

The Payments Association

The enforcement of MiCA provides clear guidelines for the issuance and management of stablecoins, reducing legal uncertainties and fostering confidence among market participants. In response to MiCA’s requirements, several crypto exchanges and service providers adjusted their offerings.

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Bybit Becomes the First Exchange to List USDtb , Bringing Institutional-Grade Stability to Crypto Traders

Fintech Review

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 6th, 2025, Chainwire Bybit , the worlds second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, becomes the first platform to include USDtb , a blockchain-based USD stablecoin created and managed by Ethena Labs, on its Spot exchange. The APR will be gradually decreasing after the cap is reached.

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Offline settlements with a digital pound: Lessons from the BoE’s report

The Payments Association

Any future digital pound will likely co-exist with stablecoins, e-money, tokenised deposits and an upgraded account-to-account payment infrastructure. Compliance leads must engage in shaping rules around value caps, restitution processes, and failure scenarios.