Ripple enters stablecoin market with U.S. dollar-backed digital currency, promising transparency
Ripple is developing a new digital currency linked to the US dollar, hoping to compete with Tether and Circle. The US dollar-linked stablecoin will be backed by cash, bonds, and deposits, with Ripple promising transparency via regular updates. The business intends to launch comparable stablecoins in Europe and Asia, competing Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse cites previous stability difficulties with these competitors as a major cause