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Crypto firm Ripple to launch stablecoin

Ripple’s stablecoin will be available on the XRP ledger and Ethereum blockchain

'Monumental' move comes at pivotal time for stablecoin space
'Monumental' move comes at pivotal time for stablecoin space Photo: Jakub Porzycki/Getty Images

US-based blockchain and crypto firm Ripple is planning to launch a stablecoin to enter the $150bn market.

The US dollar-pegged stablecoin will be backed by dollar deposits, short-term US government treasuries and other cash equivalents, Ripple said on 4 April.

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