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Ripple (RLUSD)

B-
NY DFS-Approved StablecoinSPOFEnterprise & Cross-Border

RLUSD is Ripple's USD stablecoin, approved by the NY DFS in December 2024. Reserves are held in USD deposits, US Treasury bills, and money market instruments. Monthly attestations planned. Available on XRP Ledger and Ethereum, with plans to expand to additional networks.

Visit Ripple (RLUSD)
By Steve L, Editorial Lead·Reviewed by Proof of Custody Editorial
·Last updated Mar 2, 2026
68
Custody & SecurityEase of UseFeesFeaturesTransparencySupport
Score Breakdown
Custody & Security35% weight
68
Ease of Use20% weight
65
Fees15% weight
72
Features10% weight
65
Transparency10% weight
72
Support10% weight
65
Assessment
Key Strength

NY DFS-approved stablecoin launched December 2024. Reserves in USD deposits and short-term US Treasuries. Monthly attestations. Available on XRPL and Ethereum.

Primary Risk

Very new product (launched Dec 2024). Limited track record. Ripple has unresolved SEC litigation history. Smaller market cap.

Pros
  • +NY DFS regulatory approval
  • +Cross-border payment infrastructure
  • +Ripple enterprise distribution
  • +Compliance-first design
Cons
  • -Very new product (Dec 2024)
  • -Ripple SEC litigation history
  • -Small market cap vs USDC/USDT
  • -Limited DeFi adoption
Custody Features
✕Multisig
✕Multi-Institution
✕No Single Point of Failure
Segregated Accounts
Proof of Reserves
✕Insurance
Regulated Custodian
No Physical Exposure
✕Multi-Jurisdiction
✕Inheritance
✕Segregated Insurance
✕IRA
✕Lending
Buy/Sell
✕Dynasty Trusts
Fees
Competitive institutional pricing
Minimum$0
Regulatory
Jurisdiction
New York, USA
Licenses
NY DFS Limited Purpose Trust Charter
Custody Independence Standard
0 of 4 pillars met
Vendor independenceNot met
Entropy independenceNot publicly documented
Control independenceNot met
Operational independenceDepends on configuration

1 independent party or system must fail before a Ripple (RLUSD) holder's bitcoin is at risk.

  • •A single institution controls the keys, so its compromise, insolvency, or unilateral action is sufficient to put funds at risk.
  • •Regulated status and segregation can protect assets in insolvency, but they do not create independence of control.
How this is assessed →
Insurance

Ripple (RLUSD)'s custody insurance is not publicly disclosed.

Frequently asked questions
Is Ripple (RLUSD) safe?+

Ripple (RLUSD) uses a ny dfs-approved stablecoin model and scores 68/100 in our independent review, including 68/100 on custody security. One institution can move funds, which is a single point of failure. Safety depends on your priorities; see the full score breakdown above.

Is my bitcoin insured at Ripple (RLUSD)?+

Ripple (RLUSD)'s custody insurance is not publicly disclosed in a form we can verify. Where it exists, custody insurance covers specific named events up to shared limits and does not cover price loss. Confirm coverage in writing before relying on it.

What happens to my bitcoin if Ripple (RLUSD) fails?+

Because Ripple (RLUSD) holds custody through a single institution, recovery in a failure would run through that institution's bankruptcy or resolution process and depends on whether assets were segregated and properly titled. This is the concentration risk of single-custodian models.

Does Ripple (RLUSD) support inheritance?+

Ripple (RLUSD) does not advertise a dedicated inheritance or beneficiary feature in the data we track. Confirm current options with the provider, since custody inheritance handling changes.

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