Blockchain company Ripple has announced a strategic approval poised to supercharge the adoption of its blockchain-powered solutions.
The firm took to X today to confirm that Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has recognised RLUSD stablecoin as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token.
Compliance and trust are non-negotiables for institutional finance. That’s why $RLUSD has been greenlisted by Abu Dhabi’s FSRA, enabling its use as collateral on exchanges, for lending, and on prime brokerage platforms within @ADGlobalMarket—the international financial centre of
This recognition is vital as it enables RLUSD use within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) – the international financial hub of the UAE.
Meanwhile, FSRA-certified companies can use the stablecoin in legitimate undertakings, including trading, lending, and as collateral.
Such use cases strengthen RLUSD’s credibility as a legitimate, compliant digital asset in a region that’s rapidly embracing crypto.
Commenting on the approval, Ripple’s Senior VP of Stablecoins said:
Ripple USD boasts a robust compliance structure, which has helped it thrive since its late 2024 debut.
The stablecoin now boasts $1.02 billion in market cap.
The NYFDS-approved stablecoin is fully tied 1:1 to US dollars held in reliable, liquid assets, subject to third-party audits and strict reserve management.
The approval remains paramount in supercharging RLUSD adoption in the Middle East and globally.
The move clears the path for enterprise applications to integrate the stablecoin.
For example, businesses can leverage the regulated assets to complete cross-border payments.
According to Ripple’s Managing Director for Africa and the Middle East, Reece Merrick:
Also, ADGM Chief Market Development Officer Arbind Ramamurthy congratulated Ripple on the latest regulatory milestone, adding:
The latest developments are part of Ripple’s growing footprint in Africa and the Middle East.
Last month, the company signed strategic collaborations with Yellow Card, Chipper Cash, and VALR, allowing African businesses and individuals to use RLUSD.
Also, Ripple’s stablecoin arrived in Bahrain in October.
These add to earlier wins that included alliances with Mamo and Zand Bank, which support Ripple-enabled blockchain transactions in the UAE.
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