- Ripple minted 800,000 RLUSD tokens in 24 hours, suggesting the imminent launch of its stablecoin project.
- Despite ongoing legal challenges, Ripple continues to push forward, anticipating regulatory approval for RLUSD.
Ripple, the blockchain digital payment network, has made headlines by minting a staggering 800,000 RLUSD tokens within just 24 hours. This significant move suggests that Ripple’s much-anticipated stablecoin project may be on the brink of launching.
Ripple Ramps Up Minting Operations in Testing Phase
In a remarkable display of minting capacity, Ripple produced 800,000 RLUSD tokens on both the Ethereum and XRP Ledger networks within a single day. Vet.XO, co-founder of XRP Cafe, highlighted this development in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter):
“The total supply of RLUSD is 812,034 across ETH and XRPL. In the last ~24h in total, 800k RLUSD got minted on Ethereum and XRP Ledger combined. 99% of the total supply was minted in the last 24h.”
– Vet.XO
This intense minting activity follows a previous minting of 50,000 RLUSD tokens on September 27, adding to earlier mints of 5,515 and 485 RLUSD tokens. The varying minting amounts indicate that Ripple might be stress-testing the system in preparation for a broader application, leading analysts to predict an imminent launch of the RLUSD stablecoin.
Ripple’s Commitment to Stablecoin Development
Ripple initially announced its stablecoin development in April, positioning it as a tool for instant cross-border money transfers and payment services while emphasizing regulatory compliance. The project entered its testing phase four months later, with Ripple’s RLUSD in private beta on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum. The company has been vigilant about cautioning traders against potential scams falsely claiming to distribute Ripple USD.
Legal Troubles and the Path Forward
Despite facing legal challenges, Ripple is determined to proceed with the RLUSD launch. In August 2024, Southern District of New York Judge Analisa Torres delivered a final ruling in the SEC v. Ripple case. Both parties experienced mixed outcomes:
- Judge Torres rejected the SEC’s disgorgement theory, citing a lack of evidence showing how investors were affected by Ripple’s XRP sales.
- Ripple was fined approximately $125 million, considerably less than the SEC’s proposed $876 million penalty.
- An injunction was issued to prevent Ripple from future violations of Section 5 of the Securities Act.
- Ripple’s request to waive the ‘bad actor disqualification’ was denied, barring the company from using the Regulation D exemption for securities offerings for five years.
Despite these legal obstacles and the potential for an SEC appeal, Ripple remains optimistic about securing regulatory approval for RLUSD. The company’s aggressive minting activities and ongoing preparations signal a strong commitment to launching its stablecoin in the near future.
As Ripple continues to navigate its legal landscape, the crypto community eagerly awaits the official debut of RLUSD, poised to revolutionize cross-border payments with its instant transfer capabilities and robust compliance framework.
