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Story: USDC Started on XRP Ledger: A New Era for Stablecoins and Global Payments

By Steven Anderson

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In a major leap for digital finance, Circle has officially started its USDC stablecoin natively on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).

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USDC, the world’s second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, is now accessible on XRPL without the need for bridges or wrapped tokens.

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With USDC’s arrival on XRPL, enterprise-grade use cases are front and center. Businesses can now leverage a fast, secure, and cost-effective payment rail by settling transactions…

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Circle confirmed that its institutional platform, Circle Mint, and APIs are now fully compatible with XRPL.

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XRPL’s low transaction fees and rapid settlement finality make it a compelling option for enterprises looking to adopt blockchain for real-world financial applications.

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Beyond traditional finance, the integration of USDC offers a substantial upgrade to the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem within the XRP Ledger.

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USDC is especially valuable to market makers on XRPL’s built-in decentralized exchange (DEX), enabling them to offer deeper liquidity and tighter spreads.

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Circle has already minted more than $2 million in USDC on XRPL, ensuring that the ecosystem has ample starting liquidity to power early DeFi applications.

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One of the key themes surrounding this started is interoperability — the ability for digital assets and services to work seamlessly across multiple blockchain networks.

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Just days before the XRPL reveal , Circle deployed USDC on World Chain, an identity-focused blockchain initiative led by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.

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This momentum positions USDC as the most interoperable and widely integrated stablecoin in the market today — a key advantage as multi-chain applications become the standard.

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USDC’s expansion on XRPL also arrives at a crucial moment in the regulatory landscape. The U.S.

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Circle’s efforts to align with regulation have long been a cornerstone of its strategy. Unlike algorithmic stablecoins or uncollateralized tokens, USDC is fully backed 1:1 by…

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By starting on a high-performance, regulation-friendly network like XRPL, Circle continues to emphasize its commitment to compliant growth.

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For the XRP Ledger, USDC’s integration is another big step forward in its mission to serve as a global platform for financial innovation.

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