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<p>The post <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/ripple-cto-teases-ripple-stablecoin-at-xrp-las-vegas/">Ripple CTO Teases USD-Backed XRP Ledger Stablecoin in Las Vegas</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p>Every day brings something new to the crypto world! Today, Ripple’s big news has everyone talking, especially those in the XRP Ledger community. At the recent XRP Las Vegas conference, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, teased some exciting updates, with a major focus on their upcoming stablecoin. </p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f6a8.png" alt="🚨" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> RIPPLE CTO HINTS AT PROGRESS IN DEVELOPING <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/XRP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#XRP</a> LEDGER STABLECOIN:<br><br>Ripple stablecoin is ideal for institutions that are not yet able to use digital assets but want to use XRP Ledger –<br><br>And the proposed Ripple stablecoin is said to be 100% backed by US dollar deposits! <br><br>More… <a href="https://t.co/JZCikZVOY4">pic.twitter.com/JZCikZVOY4</a></p>— 𝓐𝓶𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓮 (@_Crypto_Barbie) <a href="https://twitter.com/_Crypto_Barbie/status/1787199588576665787?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2024</a>
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<p>We’ll get the full scoop on this at the XRPL Apex event in June, and the anticipation is already through the roof among investors and crypto enthusiasts.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-keeping-things-steady-what-s-ripple-s-plan"><strong>Keeping Things Steady: What’s Ripple’s Plan?</strong></h2> 
<p>Ripple’s stablecoin is tailor-made for institutional investors who want to dive into the XRP Ledger world but are wary of the ups and downs of digital currencies. To calm those nerves, Ripple’s plan is to tie the stablecoin to US dollar deposits, short-term US Treasury bonds, and similar safe assets. This not only makes things more stable but also attracts traditional financial players to join the digital currency game.</p> 
<p>Vet, a respected XRP Ledger validator, noted Ripple’s stablecoin’s adaptability and suggested several use cases. This versatility may make it more appealing to non-institutional investors.</p> 
<p>Ripple wants to reassure everyone that this stablecoin isn’t about causing problems for XRP. Instead, it’s all about strengthening the whole system around the XRP Ledger, making cross-border payments smoother and more efficient.</p> 
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<p>Not everyone is cheering for Ripple’s stablecoin. Tether, a big player in the crypto world, has some doubts, and others, like @WhaleWire, think they might be worried about losing the spotlight. Despite the doubts, the excitement around Ripple’s stablecoin is undeniable, with many thinking it could shake up the whole crypto scene.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tether</a> has thrown shade at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ripple?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ripple</a>'s latest stablecoin launch, saying, “We wish Ripple’s team would have more success with their new stablecoin than they have had so far.” <br><br>Not only will Tether's comments age like milk, but you can also smell the fear in their statements.… <a href="https://t.co/5MMTMRzJL8">pic.twitter.com/5MMTMRzJL8</a></p>— WhaleWire (@WhaleWire) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhaleWire/status/1785021289692061948?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2024</a>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-xrp-price-analysis"><strong>XRP Price Analysis</strong></h2> 
<p>Even with all the excitement and uncertainty, the price of XRP has stayed pretty stable at $0.5317. It’s been on the rise against the US Dollar lately, breaking through key resistance levels at $0.500 and $0.5050. Now, all eyes are on the resistance near $0.5350, with hopes for a strong uptrend past $0.550. </p> 
<p>Support levels are holding at $0.5180 and $0.5050, but if things dip, they could test support at $0.4850 and $0.4780. The technical indicators are a mixed bag: the MACD suggests a bit of a slowdown, but the RSI still shows strength, staying above 50.</p> 
<p><strong>We want to hear from you! Do you think Ripple’s stablecoin is a positive development for the crypto market overall? Why or why not?</strong></p>

Ripple CTO Teases USD-Backed XRP Ledger Stablecoin in Las Vegas

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