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- RLUSD expanded into Turkey through partnerships with BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo.
- The Ripple-backed stablecoin has surpassed a $1.8 billion market capitalization.
- Ripple and Istanbul Technical University will launch an XRPL validator and blockchain research initiatives.
Ripple has taken another major step in its stablecoin strategy by expanding the availability of RLUSD in Turkey, a country widely recognized as one of the world’s most active cryptocurrency markets. The move comes as RLUSD’s market capitalization climbs above $1.8 billion, strengthening its position among the leading U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins.
The latest expansion highlights Ripple’s growing focus on institutional adoption and global payments infrastructure, while also reinforcing the role of stablecoins in emerging markets facing currency volatility.
Ripple Strengthens RLUSD Presence in Turkey
Ripple announced that RLUSD is now accessible through three Turkish crypto platforms: BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo. The partnerships are designed to improve access to the stablecoin for both institutions and individual users seeking a digital dollar alternative.
Turkey has become a key market for crypto adoption in recent years as persistent inflation and fluctuations in the Turkish lira have encouraged many residents and businesses to explore digital assets as a store of value and payment solution.
Ripple said the integrations will also provide access to XRP and RLUSD through enhanced treasury management capabilities, supporting broader financial and blockchain use cases.
RLUSD Market Cap Reaches New Milestone
The Turkey expansion coincides with a significant growth milestone for RLUSD. The stablecoin’s market capitalization has now exceeded $1.8 billion, reflecting rising demand from institutions and businesses looking for regulated digital payment solutions.
RLUSD is backed by U.S. dollar reserves, Treasury holdings, and cash-equivalent assets. It operates on both the XRP Ledger and Ethereum networks, allowing users to benefit from faster settlements and lower transaction costs compared to many traditional payment systems.
The growth of RLUSD also reflects increasing interest in stablecoins as tools for cross-border payments, treasury management, tokenization, and collateral management.
Ripple Expands Academic Footprint Through XRPL Initiative
Beyond stablecoin adoption, Ripple also announced a new partnership with Istanbul Technical University (ITU) through its University Blockchain Research Initiative.
The collaboration will support blockchain research, graduate fellowships, and the development of decentralized infrastructure. As part of the initiative, Ripple and ITU plan to establish an XRP Ledger validator on the university’s campus, giving students and researchers direct exposure to blockchain operations.
The project aims to foster innovation and help develop the next generation of blockchain professionals in Turkey.
Despite the positive developments surrounding Ripple and RLUSD, XRP price action remained relatively stable. XRP traded near $1.26 after fluctuating between $1.26 and $1.31 over the previous 24 hours.
However, market participation increased noticeably, with trading volume rising by more than 55%, suggesting renewed investor attention as Ripple continues expanding its ecosystem globally.
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Ripple’s expansion of RLUSD into Turkey marks another important milestone in its broader stablecoin strategy. With RLUSD now exceeding a $1.8 billion market cap and gaining access to one of the world’s most crypto-active markets, Ripple is positioning the asset as a key player in global payments and institutional finance. Combined with new blockchain education initiatives and continued XRPL development, the company is steadily strengthening its presence across both financial and academic sectors.
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