The move strengthens blockchain’s role in institutional finance while expanding RLUSD’s use case as a trusted, regulated stablecoin.
Ripple is partnering with digital asset platform Securitize to integrate RLUSD into tokenized funds managed by BlackRock and VanEck. This development allows investors holding BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) and VanEck’s Treasury Fund (VBILL) to redeem their shares directly into RLUSD at any time, offering unprecedented liquidity and flexibility.
According to Ripple, the move marks the first time RLUSD has been added to Securitize’s tokenization platform, highlighting its growing acceptance in institutional markets. By converting fund shares into RLUSD, investors gain real-time settlement and seamless access to digital dollars, bypassing the delays associated with traditional redemption processes.
Ripple confirmed that support for BlackRock’s BUIDL fund is already live, while VanEck’s VBILL will go live in the coming days. Both funds are tokenized short-term treasury products and stand among the earliest large-scale tokenized offerings from top asset managers on public blockchains.
Matthew Sigel, VanEck’s Head of Digital Assets Research, revealed that VBILL currently manages $74 million in assets and will soon expand RLUSD redemptions across Ethereum, with future support for Solana, Avalanche, and BNB also in the pipeline.
The integration represents a broader trend in bridging traditional finance with blockchain-based solutions. Ripple’s RLUSD, backed one-to-one with U.S. dollar liquid assets and issued under a New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) charter, provides a regulated and reliable option for institutional-grade liquidity. Independent external audits further support its credibility and trustworthiness.
Jack McDonald, Senior Vice President of Stablecoins at Ripple, described the move as a “logical next step” for RLUSD.
RLUSD is designed to deliver value consistency and regulatory compliance for enterprises. Our collaboration with Securitize enhances liquidity while expanding RLUSD’s applications at the enterprise level,
McDonald stated.
Carlos Domingo, CEO and Co-Founder of Securitize, echoed this sentiment, calling the integration a breakthrough. He emphasized that RLUSD’s adoption will allow programmable liquidity and real-time settlement for compliant, on-chain investment products, showcasing the potential of tokenized finance at scale.
Since its launch in late 2024, RLUSD has steadily grown in adoption. The stablecoin has surpassed $700 million in market capitalization and has already been integrated into Ripple’s cross-border payment solution as well as DeFi platforms. Ripple has also partnered with major institutions, including DBS and Franklin Templeton, to expand RLUSD-backed trading and lending opportunities.
This new integration with BlackRock and VanEck further demonstrates Ripple’s commitment to making RLUSD a cornerstone of tokenized finance. By embedding RLUSD into tokenized fund markets, Ripple aims to accelerate institutional adoption of blockchain technologies worldwide.
With trusted partners like Securitize, Ripple is positioning RLUSD as more than just another stablecoin — it is becoming a bridge between the traditional financial system and the digital economy.
