Interactive Brokers Now Accepts USDC Deposits as Ripple Prepares RLUSD Stablecoin Launch

In a significant move for crypto integration, leading online broker Interactive Brokers has begun accepting deposits in USDC, the stablecoin by Circle. This development allows clients to fund their investment accounts directly with the digital dollar, streamlining access to traditional markets. Concurrently, Ripple Labs is advancing the launch of its own stablecoin, RLUSD, signaling increased institutional competition in the stablecoin sector. The adoption by a major regulated broker like Interactive Brokers is viewed as a positive step for broader cryptocurrency acceptance and utility in conventional finance.