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Ripple pilots cross-border trade finance using RLUSD stablecoin in Singapore MAS sandbox

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Published 2026-03-25 06:42 UTCUpdated 2026-03-25 17:01 UTC
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Overview

Ripple has joined the Monetary Authority of Singapore's BLOOM pilot program to test blockchain-based cross-border trade finance using its XRP Ledger and RLUSD stablecoin.

Entities
RippleUnloqMonetary Authority of SingaporeBLOOMXRP LedgerRLUSD
Score total
2.07
Momentum 24h
6
Posts
6
Origins
5
Source types
3
Duplicate ratio
17%
Why now
  • Ripple's participation in Singapore MAS's BLOOM program marks a significant step in regulated stablecoin adoption.
  • Recent geopolitical tensions have increased the urgency for more efficient cross-border trade settlements.
  • RLUSD's recent volume decline raises timely questions about liquidity and market dynamics.
Why it matters
  • Addresses inefficiencies in traditional trade finance by automating cross-border payments with blockchain.
  • Could improve risk transparency and financing access for small and medium businesses.
  • Demonstrates growing collaboration between crypto firms and central banks on regulated stablecoins.
LLM analysis
Topic mix: lowPromo risk: lowSource quality: medium
Recurring claims
  • Ripple is testing stablecoin-powered trade finance with Singapore's central bank in the BLOOM program.
  • The pilot uses Ripple's XRP Ledger and RLUSD stablecoin alongside Unloq's platform to automate cross-border trade payments upon shipment verification.
  • RLUSD stablecoin supply has recently declined significantly, raising questions about Ripple's liquidity strategy.
How sources frame it
  • PYMNTS: neutral
  • The Defiant: neutral
  • U.Today: neutral
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