Ripple's RLUSD Stablecoin: New Record at $1.71 Billion

Ripple has minted another 10 million RLUSD tokens on the XRP Ledger, bringing the market capitalization of Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin to a new high of $1.71 billion. The operation, which took place on August 17, 2026, comes at a time when institutional demand for the dollar-pegged token continues to grow, supported by new compliance partnerships and regulatory openings in Asia and Europe.

Summary

• Key Points
• Ripple mints 10 million RLUSD on the XRP Ledger
  • Details on the minting of August 17
  • Current supply and market capitalization of RLUSD
• Increasing trading volumes and institutional demand
• Strategic partnerships for compliance and B2B payments
  • Integration with Notabene Flow for B2B payments
  • Towards a link between Notabene compliance and Ripple Payments
• Regulatory milestones and new geographical expansion
  • Approval from the Japan Financial Services Agency and launch on SBI VC Trade
  • Expansion in Türkiye with BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo
• FAQ
  • How many RLUSD tokens did Ripple mint on August 17, 2026?
  • What is the current market capitalization of RLUSD?
  • What compliance measures have recently been integrated with RLUSD?
  • Where has RLUSD expanded from a regulatory perspective?

Key Points {#Key_Points}

• Ripple minted 10 million new RLUSD tokens on the XRP Ledger on August 17, 2026.
• The market capitalization of RLUSD reached $1.71 billion, with 1.711 billion tokens in circulation.
• The trading volume in the last 24 hours was around $58 million.
• Ripple has partnered with Notabene to strengthen compliance and institutional payments.
• RLUSD is now available in Japan via SBI VC Trade and in Türkiye through BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo.

Ripple mints 10 million RLUSD on the XRP Ledger {#Ripple_mints_10_million_RLUSD_on_the_XRP_Ledger}

The new issuance confirms that Ripple continues to expand the supply of its stablecoin in response to a market demand that has not yet ceased. Data from XRPScan shows that the issuing account of RLUSD minted 10 million tokens in a single transaction, successfully confirmed on the network.

Details on the minting of August 17 {#Details_on_the_minting_of_August_17}

The transaction utilized a two-signatory multisignature setup, a detail that enhances the operational security profile of the issuance. The cost of the operation was virtually negligible: just 0.000405 XRP in fees, against a maximum amount delivered of 10 million RLUSD to a dedicated destination account.

Current supply and market capitalization of RLUSD {#Current_supply_and_market_capitalization_of_RLUSD}

According to data from CoinGecko, the circulating supply of RLUSD has reached 1.711 billion tokens, with a total market capitalization of $1.71 billion. The growth is not an isolated incident: since the launch of the stablecoin in December 2024, the capitalization has steadily expanded, indicating that the project has found a stable audience among institutional and retail users.

Increasing trading volumes and institutional demand {#Increasing_trading_volumes_and_institutional_demand}

The trading volume over the last 24 hours, amounting to approximately $58 million, indicates a still limited level of liquidity compared to the largest stablecoins in the market, but consistent with a phase of accelerated growth. This is where the true demand for Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is measured: not only in market capitalization but in the frequency with which the token is actually traded among operators.

The fact that growth proceeds through successive issuances, such as that on August 17, suggests that Ripple is managing the supply incrementally, likely in response to specific orders from institutional clients rather than through speculative pre-emptive issuances. This approach, typical of regulated stablecoins, tends to reassure corporate partners who must justify the use of the token to their compliance officers.

Strategic Partnerships for Compliance and B2B Payments

Why it matters: without robust compliance infrastructures, no stablecoin can realistically scale among banks and large enterprises, which remain the most coveted user base for Ripple. In July, the company expanded its compliance and institutional payment infrastructure related to RLUSD through a partnership with Notabene.

Integration with Notabene Flow for B2B Payments

The agreement brings RLUSD into Notabene Flow, a platform designed for stablecoin payments between businesses. The integration aims to simplify business-to-business transfers, a segment where the speed of settlement and transaction traceability are as important as cost.

Towards a Link Between Notabene Compliance and Ripple Payments

The two companies are also exploring how to connect Notabene's transaction authorization and compliance infrastructure with Ripple Payments. If the integration materializes, it could further strengthen Ripple's proposition to banks and financial institutions looking for a stablecoin payment channel already equipped with anti-fraud and anti-money laundering controls.

Regulatory Milestones and New Geographic Expansion

The other front where the game is played is regulatory, where every official approval is worth more than any commercial announcement. In June, a significant milestone was reached: RLUSD received approval from the Japan Financial Services Agency and officially debuted in the Japanese market.

Approval from the Japan Financial Services Agency and Launch on SBI VC Trade

SBI VC Trade has begun offering the stablecoin through the VCTRADE platform, making it available to both institutional and retail clients. SBI described RLUSD as the first stablecoin managed in Japan under the fourth category of electronic payment instruments as per local regulations, a step that paves the way for broader use of the token in the Japanese financial system.

Expansion in Türkiye with BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo

Also in June, Ripple announced agreements with BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo that made RLUSD available for financial institutions in Türkiye. The combination of regulatory approvals in Asia and new partnerships in Europe outlines an expansion strategy that proceeds on multiple fronts simultaneously, rather than focusing on a single market.

This geographical diversification is not accidental: it reduces dependence on a single regulatory framework and allows Ripple to test the adoption of its stablecoin in very different financial contexts, from the heavily regulated Japanese market to the Turkish market, where dollar-pegged stablecoins have historically found fertile ground as a tool for protection against local inflation.

FAQ {#FAQ}

How many RLUSD tokens did Ripple mint on August 17, 2026? {#How_many_RLUSD_tokens_did_Ripple_mint_on_August_17_2026}

Ripple minted 10 million RLUSD tokens on the XRP Ledger on August 17, 2026.

What is the current market capitalization of RLUSD? {#What_is_the_current_market_capitalization_of_RLUSD}

The market capitalization of RLUSD has reached $1.71 billion, with 1.711 billion tokens in circulation.

What compliance measures have recently been integrated with RLUSD? {#What_compliance_measures_have_recently_been_integrated_with_RLUSD}

Ripple has partnered with Notabene to integrate RLUSD into the Notabene Flow platform, strengthening the compliance and institutional payment infrastructure.

Where has RLUSD expanded from a regulatory standpoint? {#Where_has_RLUSD_expanded_from_a_regulatory_standpoint}

RLUSD has received approval from the Japan Financial Services Agency and was launched through SBI VC Trade in Japan, while in Türkiye it has expanded towards institutional audiences through partnerships with BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo.

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