Robinhood to add Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin despite backing rival USDG
Robinhood helped launch USDG, a rival dollar-backed token, but will also offer Ripple's $2.5 billion RLUSD stablecoin to retail customers later this year. The move suggests the broker is willing to support more than one dollar stablecoin. For traders, it may signal wider retail access to stablecoins on major platforms.
Why it matters
- Robinhood helped launch USDG, a dollar-backed token that competes with RLUSD.
- Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is valued at $2.5 billion, according to the report.
- Retail customers will be able to access RLUSD later this year.
What to watch next
Watch for the date Robinhood gives for making RLUSD available to its retail customers.
