Ripple Stablecoin RLUSD Gets Green Line For Use In Dubai’s DIFC
Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD has been approved by Dubai’s regulator for use in its Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the Middle East’s leading international financial hub. “Another milestone as we expand our footprint in the DIFC and across the UAE,” Ripple said in response to the approval in a June 3 X post . RLUSD Could Soon Be Used By Nearly 7,000 Companies The approval means that RLUSD can be used by the nearly 7,000 Dubai Finanical Services Authority(DFSA)-regulated companies that operate in the DIFC, Ripple said in its announcement . Ripple added that the DFSA greenlight means the company can cater to the “huge interest from businesses of all sizes for cross-border payments and digital asset custody solutions“ in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The development also builds on the company’s growing footprint in the Middle East. Ripple’s recent partnerships include agreements with local banks and paym...