Ripple Chooses BNY Mellon for RLUSD Custody Services

Ripple Partners with BNY Mellon for RLUSD Reserve Custody

Ripple has appointed BNY Mellon as the primary custodian for Ripple USD reserves, reinforcing trust in its stablecoin initiative.

BNY Mellon’s expertise in custody supports Ripple’s regulatory compliance, bolstering institutional market confidence.

Ripple’s Strategic Custody Partnership with BNY Mellon

Ripple selects BNY Mellon as the primary custodian for RLUSD, following strategic planning to enhance stability. Jack McDonald announced it as a pivotal partnership, emphasizing the commitment to financial innovation.

“BNY brings together demonstrable custody expertise and a strong commitment to financial innovation in this rapidly changing landscape. This makes it the ideal partner for Ripple and RLUSD.”

– Jack McDonald, SVP of Stablecoins, Ripple Key stakeholders in this collaboration include Ripple’s stablecoin division and BNY Mellon’s global custody team. The partnership aims to support reserve movement and RLUSD conversions, ensuring seamless transactions.

RLUSD Market Cap Hits $500 Million with BNY Mellon

The appointment of BNY Mellon is expected to instill confidence among institutional investors. The RLUSD market cap has already reached $500 million, evidencing strong market uptake. Financial experts anticipate a surge in institutional partnerships, leveraging BNY Mellon’s traditional banking infrastructure. The alliance aligns with Ripple’s broader compliance and trust-building strategy.

BNY Mellon’s Historical Role in Digital Currency Custody

Similar partnerships include BNY Mellon’s previous engagements with digital currencies like USDC. Such alliances historically enhance trust and integration with traditional banking systems. Potential outcomes involve increased adoption and liquidity for RLUSD, following trends seen in earlier stablecoin custody arrangements. This could lead to extended market reach for Ripple’s stablecoin.