Ripple's RLUSD Stablecoin Integrates with BlackRock & VanEck Tokenized Funds for 24/7 Liquidity

Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is now integrated into tokenized money-market funds managed by BlackRock and VanEck, providing investors with direct redemption access to on-chain liquidity. Through a new smart contract on Securitize's platform, holders of BlackRock's BUIDL and VanEck's VBILL funds can instantly exchange their shares for RLUSD, creating a 24/7 stablecoin off-ramp for tokenized treasury products. This strategic move establishes RLUSD as a settlement layer for real-world assets (RWA) while expanding its institutional adoption. Ripple's SVP of Stablecoins, Jack McDonald, emphasized this partnership bridges traditional finance with cryptocurrency, highlighting RLUSD's regulatory compliance and enterprise-grade quality. Backed 1:1 by liquid reserves under a New York DFS trust charter, RLUSD has surpassed $700 million in circulation since its launch last year. The integration also positions RLUSD for future deployment on the XRP Ledger, combining regulatory-compliant stablecoin issuance with DeFi functionality.