September 05, 2025
by Jake Claver
by Jake ClaverRLUSD, Ripple Payments, and stablecoin: stablecoins doing real settlement work
Here the focus is RLUSD, Ripple Payments, and stablecoin, which put stablecoins to work as settlement money. It names real organizations and documents, so the claim can be checked.
The Settlement Layer
This material is about fiat-denominated value moving through the ecosystem, usually via issuance or settlement. The primary source is the Ripple RLUSD launch, an announcement, with supporting material from the Ripple RLUSD exchange partners and the Bullish RLUSD overview.
Why Settlement Rails Matter For XRPL
For the Ripple and XRP Ledger ecosystem, this matters because stablecoin activity can improve how useful a network is for payments and treasury operations.
One caveat for honest use: Avoid market-impact commentary.
The Settlement Screenshot
