Ripple USD is Now Part of Copper’s Stablecoin Rewards Program

21 May 2026, London –– Ripple USD (RLUSD) is now part of Copper’s Stablecoin Rewards Program. Copper’s institutional clients will now be able to access yield exposure through RLUSD, a stablecoin valued one-to-one to the US dollar, while remaining in Copper’s secure custody.

The addition of RLUSD strengthens Copper’s growing suite of supported digital assets. Clients will now be able to access regulated, high-quality stablecoin liquidity that can seamlessly integrate into their existing workflows.

What is RLUSD?

RLUSD is Ripple’s USD stablecoin redeemable one-to-one to the USD. The token is backed by a combination of USD fiat and cash equivalents that are held at US-based financial institutions. The stablecoin is issued natively on XRP Ledger and Ethereum and is designed to meet diverse user needs.

By joining Copper’s Stablecoin Rewards Program, institutional clients that custody RLUSD with Copper will be able to receive rewards without having to interact with DeFi protocols or manage positions directly.

In addition to RLUSD, other stablecoins that are part of the Copper Rewards Program include USDC, USDe, USDtb, PYUSD, USX and USDG.

Providing Institutional-Grade Digital Assets for Clients

Institutions are increasingly seeking stable, transparent digital dollar instruments and RLUSD is designed to meet all applicable regulation and industry best practices.This latest partnership marks another step forward in bringing together traditional finance and digital asset markets.

“RLUSD aligns with our focus on supporting high-quality digital assets that meet institutional standards for security, transparency and utility. Regulated stablecoins, with secure custody and efficient collateral management will play a critical role in accelerating the institutional adoption of digital assets” Amar Kuchinad, CEO of Copper said.

"Together with Copper, we're placing fully regulated, institutional-grade stablecoin liquidity where it belongs: at the centre of the infrastructure businesses already rely upon," said Aditya Turakhia, Vice President, Ripple Trading and Markets.

Both Copper and Ripple will continue to expand institutional grade infrastructure suitable for the global financial system.

About Copper

Since being founded in 2018, Copper.co (“Copper”) has been building the standard for institutional digital asset infrastructure with a focus on custody and collateral management. Underpinned by multi-award-winning technology, Copper has built a comprehensive and secure suite of products and services required to safely custody and trade digital assets. At the core of Copper’s infrastructure is ClearLoop, which enables clients to manage collateral and settle trades across multiple exchanges, while mitigating counterparty risk and increasing capital efficiency.

About Ripple

Founded in 2012, Ripple is the leading provider of blockchain-based enterprise solutions across traditional and digital finance. Its solutions span global payments, custody, liquidity, and treasury management, serving as a one-stop shop for moving, storing, exchanging, and managing value. Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD, and the cryptocurrency XRP underpinning these solutions allow Ripple and its customers to shape the modern financial system.