Ripple has minted 99% of the entire supply of its RLUSD stablecoin within a single day. According to data provided by XRPL validator Vet, 800,000 RLUSD tokens have been generated over the last 24 hours.
Significant Minting Activity
The data from the X social media account that tracks RLUSD transfers reveals that the latest mint of approximately 100,000 tokens occurred about eight months ago. This sudden surge in minting activity likely indicates the project is nearing its official launch.
Background and Future Prospects
Ripple’s stablecoin project was initially announced in April, with beta testing commencing in August. The RLUSD stablecoin is expected to be available initially to Ripple’s enterprise partners, aiming to tap into the growing demand for stablecoins.
Market Impact
The minting of RLUSD tokens comes at a time when XRP, Ripple’s native cryptocurrency, is performing strongly. Despite the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s expected appeal of the July 2023 ruling recognizing secondary XRP sales as non-securities, XRP has shown impressive resilience. According to U-Today, the upcoming launch of the RLUSD stablecoin is anticipated to further bolster the XRP token’s market position.
Industry Context
Stablecoins have become a noteworthy part of the cryptocurrency market, with Tether leading the pack with a market cap of approximately $119 billion. Ripple’s entry into this space with RLUSD is seen as a strategic move to capture a share of this lucrative market.
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