A broader network footprint
Current issuer documentation lists XRPL, Ethereum, Base, Ink, Optimism, Unichain and the XRPL EVM sidechain. This is our verification date, not their launch date. Provider support can differ.
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From launch to broader utility.
Selected milestones, newest first. Last editorial review: 16 September 2026.
Current assessment: expanding distribution and integrations.
RLUSD has moved beyond launch into custody, distribution and tokenisation integrations. Announcements do not establish how many people use it or how much real-world payment activity occurs.
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Institutional access in Türkiye
Ripple announced partnerships with BiLira, Bitexen and Bitlo to expand institutional access in Türkiye.
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Layer-2 expansion programme
Testing on additional networks was announced, subject to approvals. This milestone records the announcement, not a launch date for every network.
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Tokenised-fund off-ramp
Ripple and Securitize announced an RLUSD exchange route for BUIDL and VBILL fund shares. The announcement described BUIDL availability and VBILL support to follow.
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BNY selected for reserve custody
Ripple announced BNY as the primary custodian for RLUSD reserves.
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Public exchange launch
RLUSD became available through initial exchange and distribution partners.
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This page is curated; it is not a live news feed. New milestones require a source and review. Supply growth alone does not prove growth in payment users.