Ripple Advances Tokenization, RLUSD, and Bank Charter

Ripple is expanding its influence in global finance through strategic partnerships, tokenization efforts, and stablecoin adoption. Mercado Bitcoin, a leading Latin American crypto platform, plans to tokenize over $200 million in real-world assets on the XRP Ledger, significantly boosting XRPL's RWA growth. Swiss crypto bank AMINA has become the first institution globally to offer custody and trading for Ripple’s USD-pegged stablecoin RLUSD, targeting institutional clients. Ripple has also partnered with UK-based OpenPayd to integrate RLUSD into instant EUR and GBP payment rails, simplifying cross-border payments for enterprises. The company has applied for a U.S. national bank charter, positioning itself as a potential challenger to networks like SWIFT. Regulatory recognition and integration into key payment corridors highlight Ripple’s growing presence in regulated digital finance.