You Won’t Believe What Ripple Just Did with Wormhole! 🚀

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Ripple has just taken a giant leap into the multichain universe with Wormhole. Buckle up! 🌌

So, here’s the scoop: Ripple is strapping on its space boots and expanding its RLUSD stablecoin to Layer 2 chains like Base and Optimism. I mean, if this coin had a dating profile, it would read “Over $1 billion in stablecoin supply – looking for multichain love!” 💘

Yes, you heard that right! Ripple is planning to roll out RLUSD on several shiny new Layer 2 networks including Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain. They’ve decided to use Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers (NTT) to make sure everything goes smoothly – like butter on a hot pancake. 🥞

Testing Phase: RLUSD Takes Its First Steps into Layer 2 Wonderland

Ripple has confirmed that RLUSD is getting ready to make waves in the Layer 2 ecosystems through Wormhole’s fancy multichain infrastructure. Testing is already in full swing on Optimism, Base, Ink, and Unichain. If all goes well, we can expect the grand launch to happen in 2026 – just in time for the next big thing… or whenever regulatory approvals decide to grace us with their presence. 🙄

BREAKING: RLUSD is spreading its wings across multiple Layer 2 networks, increasing XRP-linked liquidity and making the ecosystem stronger than your morning coffee. ☕️

– Levi | Crypto Crusaders (@LeviRietveld)

Just to jog your memory, the RLUSD stablecoin first showed up in December 2024 on Ethereum and XRPL. Since then, it’s been strutting its stuff with over $1 billion in circulation. Talk about a glow-up! 💅

With this Wormhole integration, Ripple aims to make RLUSD the go-to stablecoin for both DeFi enthusiasts and institutional investors. Because who doesn’t want a stablecoin that’s compliant and useful? That’s like searching for a unicorn that also makes coffee! 🦄☕️

Why Wormhole? Because Why Not?

Ripple has chosen Wormhole as its trusty sidekick for cross-chain transfers of RLUSD across the multichain universe. The NTT token standard means no more wrapped tokens – it’s all about keeping things native and simple, like my grandmother’s secret cookie recipe. 🍪

🔥 Introducing native multichain support for Ripple’s USD-pegged stablecoin via NTT! It’s like giving Ripple a jetpack and sending it off to the moon! 🌙

– PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp)

Back in June 2025, Ripple and Wormhole teamed up for the first time to boost multichain interoperability for the XRP Ledger. This new chapter is just another step toward creating a more connected on-chain environment for all XRPL-based assets. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t want a little more connectivity in their life? 🤝

The same infrastructure powering Ripple is also used by major players like BlackRock’s $BUIDL platform. It’s like the cool kids at school decided to share their toys, proving that multichain protocols are becoming the trendy new thing in the institutional crypto world. 🎉

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Ripple’s Regulatory Journey: Like Watching Paint Dry but More Exciting

Ripple is also stepping up its game in the regulatory arena with its stablecoin operations. Just last week, the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) conditionally approved Ripple’s application for a national trust bank charter. If this gets the green light, Ripple National Trust Bank will manage RLUSD under the watchful eyes of both federal and state regulators. Talk about being supervised! 👀

If fully approved, RLUSD would become the only stablecoin rocking a dual regulatory structure at both federal and state levels. Ripple believes this could give institutions a warm fuzzy feeling when using the stablecoin across blockchain networks. Because nothing says “trust me” like government oversight! 🏛️

Ripple plans to launch RLUSD on new chains once they get the full thumbs-up. Meanwhile, in November 2025, they raised a cool $500 million in a funding round led by Fortress and some big names tied to Citadel Securities. Other fancy participants included Galaxy Digital, Pantera, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace. Talk about a party! 🎊

This capital is set to bolster Ripple’s grand ambitions in the regulated stablecoin space. So, stay tuned; this ride is just getting started! 🏎️💨

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2025-12-16 14:42