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In a notable development, blockchain developer Ripple Labs recently announced its plans to launch a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar (USD).&nbsp; 
<h2 id="ripple-enters-booming-stablecoin-market">Ripple Enters Booming Stablecoin Market</h2> 
According to the company’s <a href="https://ripple.com/ripple-press/ripple-to-issue-usd-backed-stablecoin-bringing-more-utility-and-liquidity-to-xrp-ledger/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">announcement </a>on Thursday, the stablecoin’s reserves will consist of US dollar deposits, short-term US Treasury bills, and other undisclosed cash equivalents. All of these will be audited by a third-party accounting firm. Ripple plans to publish monthly certifications to ensure transparency. 
With the stablecoin market currently valued at around $150 billion, Ripple’s entry is significant. The market is projected to exceed $2.8 trillion by 2028, highlighting the potential for growth and adoption.&nbsp; 
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse emphasized the importance of partnerships with compliant, crypto-native players for success in this space. He highlighted Ripple’s track record in launching new products and acquiring companies across various market cycles.&nbsp; 
Garlinghouse believes that this move is not only a significant step for Ripple but will also positively impact the XRP Ledger (XRPL) community, driving more use cases, liquidity, and opportunities for developers and users. 
<h2 id="institutional-and-defi-adoption-across-multiple-ecosystems">Institutional And DeFi Adoption Across Multiple Ecosystems</h2> 
Initially, the stablecoin will be available on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum (ETH) blockchains. Ripple plans to expand its presence to additional blockchains and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and applications.&nbsp; 
Monica Long, Ripple President, stated that issuing the stablecoin on XRPL and Ethereum will unlock new opportunities for institutional and DeFi use cases across multiple ecosystems. Long further stated: 
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 The XRP Ledger’s native capabilities, including a decentralized exchange and automated market maker, were built to utilize XRP as the&nbsp;bridge asset. Bringing a trusted stablecoin onto XRPL will drive more adoption and development, contributing to a vibrant ecosystem
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Ultimately, Ripple’s stablecoin is expected to launch later this year, pending regulatory approval in the US market. The introduction of this stablecoin is a significant development that has the potential to reshape the stablecoin market while offering new opportunities for institutions, developers, and users alike. 
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Ripple Prepares To Shake Up $150B Market With Imminent Launch Of New Stablecoin

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