Rumors surrounding a potential collaboration between Ripple and Cardano have intensified, focusing on the possible integration of Ripple’s recently launched stablecoin, RLUSD, into the Cardano ecosystem. This speculation began in mid-November when Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, publicly praised Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, describing him as “a great CEO” with a highly collaborative approach. In subsequent weeks, Hoskinson had discussions with Ripple’s CTO, David Schwartz, which fueled further rumors. During one of these talks, the privacy-focused sidechain Midnight and XRP were mentioned, suggesting a possible alignment of interests between the two companies.

The most significant development came when Hoskinson responded positively to a question on social media about integrating RLUSD into Cardano. He revealed that Cardano had already been in contact with the RLUSD team, and the possibility was actively being explored. Hoskinson stated that if a “reasonable path” could be found, Cardano would be open to embracing the stablecoin.

RLUSD: A Game-Changer for the Stablecoin Market?

RLUSD is a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, which recently received approval from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Since its launch, the stablecoin has gained considerable traction, with major crypto exchanges such as Uphold, Bitso, and CoinMENA adding trading support. Just last week, Bitstamp, one of Europe’s largest crypto exchanges, also announced the addition of RLUSD trading pairs, further fueling its momentum.

If this collaboration comes to fruition, it could significantly enhance blockchain interoperability, providing Cardano with access to Ripple’s liquidity and cross-border payments solutions. Additionally, the integration of RLUSD could contribute to the growing adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, benefiting both ecosystems and expanding their reach within the broader crypto market.

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