Ripple has chosen BNY Mellon as the primary custodian for the reserves backing Ripple USD (RLUSD), an enterprise-focused stablecoin.
The partnership aims to establish compliant digital asset infrastructure tailored for financial institutions, with RLUSD issued under a New York Department of Financial Services Trust Company Charter.
RLUSD is positioned for institutional use to enhance cross-border payments' speed, cost, and efficiency, distinguishing it from retail-based stablecoins.
BNY Mellon will handle the reserves and support RLUSD operations with its transaction banking services, leveraging its expertise in stablecoin infrastructure.