In a strategic announcement made during a press conference in Singapore, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed that RLUSD, the company’s stablecoin, will now serve as collateral on Hidden Road’s trading platform. This integration aims to strengthen Ripple’s position in bridging digital assets with traditional finance.
Garlinghouse Highlights RLUSD’s Core Benefit
Garlinghouse described RLUSD as a game-changer in the stablecoin market. Unlike traditional collateral options, RLUSD enables 24/7 trading across both crypto and fiat markets. He emphasized that this nonstop operability gives institutional traders more capital efficiency and flexibility than legacy financial systems allow.
According to Garlinghouse, RLUSD will become the first stablecoin optimized for large-scale cross-margin trading between digital and traditional markets. This feature, he said, sets Ripple apart in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.
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Ripple sees RLUSD as a key asset in global liquidity. Garlinghouse explained that the firm plans to utilise the stablecoin to enhance capital flows across various asset classes. By removing the limitations of traditional settlement times, RLUSD can help professional and institutional traders operate more efficiently across time zones and financial markets.
Asia-Pacific Insights from Fiona Murray
Fiona Murray, Ripple’s Head of Asia-Pacific, shared additional insight during a private session reported by Korean crypto outlet BloomingBit. She noted that while Korea remains early in its tokenisation journey, XRP already has a strong base of retail investors. This, she believes, gives Ripple an advantage once local interest in tokenized assets grows.
Murray confirmed that Ripple continues to track Korea’s evolving regulations. She pointed out that new laws could unlock institutional interest and accelerate the adoption of stablecoins in the region. Ripple, she added, stands ready to seize these opportunities.
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Ripple launched RLUSD in December 2024 as part of its push to offer more on-chain financial tools. By focusing on continuous access and institutional usability, Ripple aims to make RLUSD a staple asset in both crypto-native and traditional monetary systems. With Asia’s regulatory environment shifting and tokenization gaining traction, Ripple’s move to partner with Hidden Road positions the firm at the center of this convergence.
