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RLUSD stablecoin launches on Coinbase and Base blockchain after investment-grade rating

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Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin launched on Coinbase and the Base blockchain after Moody's assigned it an investment-grade credit rating, enabling trading via Coinbase Exchange, Coinbase Prime, and the Base network. Moody's rating marks a significant shift in regulatory perception for the asset.

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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationOct 29, 00:00recorded Oct 29, 13:47single sourcerevised

    RLUSD stablecoin launches on Coinbase and Base blockchain

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    launches RLUSD stablecoin on Coinbase and Base blockchain
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    RLUSD stablecoin
    Occurred (fact side):
    Oct 29, 00:00
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    Oct 29, 13:30
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    Oct 29, 13:47
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    Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin launches on Coinbase following Moody's investment-grade rating

    Report first recorded Oct 29, 13:47

    Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin became available on Coinbase's retail and institutional platforms and its Base blockchain after Moody's assigned it an A2 long-term credit rating. The integration allows users to trade RLUSD and convert dollars into the token at a 1:1 rate across the XRP Ledger, Ethereum, and Base networks. The launch follows Ripple's December 2024 stablecoin debut and comes as RLUSD's market capitalization exceeds $2.4 billion.

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