Binance adds Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, with XRPL support coming

Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin RLUSD is set to begin spot trading on Binance, marking its most prominent exchange listing yet and a key step in expanding the token’s reach beyond Ripple’s native ecosystem.

Binance said it will list RLUSD with support for Ethereum on launch, while integration with the XRP Ledger is expected to follow. Trading pairs will include RLUSD/USDT and XRP/RLUSD, giving traders direct access to the stablecoin alongside Ripple’s native token.

The listing adds immediate visibility and liquidity to RLUSD, which Ripple has positioned as an enterprise-focused alternative in a stablecoin market dominated by USDT and USDC.

RLUSD is fully backed 1:1 by U.S. dollar deposits, short-term Treasuries and cash equivalents, with monthly attestations intended to provide transparency around reserves.

Stablecoins act as an anchor of crypto markets and are used for trading, payments and moving money across blockchains. Getting listed on Binance gives RLUSD access to one of the largest global user bases, while Ethereum support allows the token to plug into existing DeFi infrastructure.

XRPL support, when it goes live, would add a low-cost settlement layer aimed at payments and remittances.

Meanwhile, Binance said RLUSD will also be eligible for portfolio margin and is expected to be added to Binance Earn, expanding how users can deploy the token beyond basic trading.

Ripple said RLUSD has already grown to more than $1.3 billion in market value, supported by early adoption across exchanges, payments firms and institutional partners.

The timing reflects growing competition in the stablecoin space as regulators sharpen oversight and institutions look for compliant alternatives.

While RLUSD remains small compared to market leaders, the Binance listing gives it scale, liquidity and distribution that few new stablecoins manage to secure early on.