Ripple Labs has taken a significant step forward in the development of its stablecoin, RLUSD, after receiving approval from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). The company recently minted over 13 million RLUSD tokens across both the XRP Ledger and the Ethereum Network, marking a crucial phase in its mainnet testing.
Minting Activity Across Networks
According to the Ripple Stablecoin Tracker, the company minted 2.6 million RLUSD tokens on the XRP Ledger, along with smaller batches of 100,000, 160,000, and 640,000 RLUSD. The XRP Ledger demonstrated its cost-effectiveness with minting expenses as low as 0.00048 XRP.
On the Ethereum Network, Ripple minted 10.4 million and 640,000 RLUSD tokens. While the cost for the larger batch on Ethereum was slightly higher at 0.00161 ETH (approximately $6.31), these tests effectively showcase the scalability and cost-efficiency of both networks.
Preparing for Launch
Ripple is diligently testing RLUSD through a series of processes, including minting, burning, and transferring, to ensure it can effectively handle real-world demands upon its full launch. The stablecoin market is highly competitive, with established players like Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC dominating the space. However, Ripple’s strong regulatory compliance may give RLUSD a significant advantage, positioning it as an attractive and reliable asset for financial institutions.
CEO Assures Community
CEO Brad Garlinghouse reassured the community, stating, “When RLUSD is live, you’ll hear it from Ripple first.” This statement underscores the company’s commitment to transparent communication regarding the stablecoin’s launch.
XRP Price Surge
The news of RLUSD’s significant minting activity had a positive impact on XRP, Ripple’s native token. XRP surged by 13%, reaching $2.46, with potential targets of $2.80 and even $3 if it breaks the $2.50 resistance level.
Analysts are closely monitoring XRP’s price movement as it approaches this key resistance level within a descending channel. The next 48 hours are expected to be crucial for determining the direction of the market.
December 2024, Cryptoniteuae
