Ripple RLUSD Africa: $700M Cap, BlackRock at Swell

Ripple’s RLUSD Africa expansion has actually achieved a major milestone right now, crossing $700 million in market capitalization and establishing strategic partnerships across the continent. The development coincides with BlackRock’s confirmed participation in Swell 2025, which is highlighting growing institutional interest in Ripple’s stablecoin ecosystem.

Ripple’s USD-backed Stablecoin RLUSD Arrives in Africa press release – Source: RippleRipple’s USD-backed Stablecoin RLUSD Arrives in Africa press release – Source: Ripple## Ripple RLUSD Africa Expansion, $700M Market Cap & BlackRock Buzz

Strategic African Partnerships Drive Ripple RLUSD Africa Expansion

Source: Crypto News AustraliaSource: Crypto News AustraliaThe Ripple RLUSD Africa expansion was launched through partnerships with some key players like Chipper Cash, VALR, and also Yellow Card. These collaborations are providing African institutions access to stable digital dollars for cross-border payments, treasury management, along with on-chain settlement.

According to the official announcement, RLUSD was actually created with trust, utility, and compliance at its core, backed by Ripple’s experience in both crypto and traditional finance. Since its launch in late 2024, RLUSD has been experiencing strong global adoption, even exceeding $700 million in market capitalization right now.

The stablecoin sets standards by combining innovative functionality with the regulatory rigor and credibility of an NYDFS-issued New York limited purpose trust company, which further highlights Ripple’s leadership in fostering trust and transparency in digital assets.

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Ripple Swell 2025 official webpage – Source: RippleRipple Swell 2025 official webpage – Source: RippleThe BlackRock Swell 2025 Ripple investor connection has been generating significant excitement right now. Maxwell Stein, who is BlackRock’s Director of Digital Assets, will actually be speaking at the November 4-5 New York event alongside some industry leaders.

BlackRock’s Director of Digital Assets

The Ripple Swell 2025 agenda is live!

From stablecoins and payments to regulation and real-world adoption, Swell brings together the conversations shaping the future of finance.

Don’t miss your chance to join us in NYC.

Request your invite today → pic.twitter.com/VBFiLKFuvw

— Ripple (@Ripple) September 4, 2025

The Ripple Swell 2025 agenda is live!

From stablecoins and payments to regulation and real-world adoption, Swell brings together the conversations shaping the future of finance.

Don’t miss your chance to join us in NYC.

Request your invite today → pic.twitter.com/VBFiLKFuvw

Team Ripple stated:

“From stablecoins and payments to regulation and real-world adoption, Swell brings together the conversations shaping the future of finance.”

“From stablecoins and payments to regulation and real-world adoption, Swell brings together the conversations shaping the future of finance.”

Keynote session details showing BlackRock executive participation – Source: RippleKeynote session details showing BlackRock executive participation – Source: Ripple### Trident Digital RLUSD Rollout Mid-2026 Supports Ripple RLUSD Africa Expansion

The Trident Digital RLUSD rollout mid-2026 initiative actually represents another expansion phase for the continent. The company plans to secure regulatory approvals across multiple African jurisdictions, and a $500 million XRP treasury will back this initiative.

Soon Huat Lim, who serves as Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Trident, stated:

“By pursuing stablecoin licenses and RLUSD adoption in Africa, we are furthering our mission to enable Web 3.0 transformations in emerging markets.”

“By pursuing stablecoin licenses and RLUSD adoption in Africa, we are furthering our mission to enable Web 3.0 transformations in emerging markets.”

This foundation is positioning the RLUSD Africa expansion for continued institutional adoption across the continent’s growing digital payments market right now.

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