Circle has officially launched its USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), marking a major milestone for both the stablecoin and the Ripple ecosystem. The announcement was made via Circle’s official X (formerly Twitter) account.
USDC, the second-largest stablecoin by market cap and the most widely regulated digital dollar, can now be transacted on XRPL—a blockchain known for its speed and low-cost efficiency.
With USDC now available on XRPL, developers, businesses, and fintech platforms gain access to a wide range of real-world applications, including:
- Faster cross-border B2B payments with near-instant settlement.
- Liquidity provisioning in DeFi, where USDC can support token pairs and FX markets.
- Improved financial infrastructure for wallets, custodians, and fintech apps offering transparent, rapid settlement.
Enterprises can apply for a Circle Mint account to access fiat on/off-ramps directly via XRPL, while smaller institutions and individuals can acquire USDC through providers listed at USDC.com.
This move extends native USDC support to 22 different blockchain networks. For Circle, the integration reinforces USDC’s role as a cross-chain digital dollar powering the next generation of finance. As XRPL continues to grow beyond payments into broader institutional use, this partnership is expected to enhance liquidity and drive further adoption of blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
