Ripple’s RLUSD Surges 10x as DBS, SBI, Templeton Join Forces

Vladimir Popescu
Ripple company logo on blue gradient background
Ripple company logo on blue gradient background – Source: Ripple

A RLUSD stablecoin partnership between DBS Digital Exchange, Franklin Templeton, and Ripple has actually created the first-ever tokenised money market fund repo trading system on XRP Ledger, right now delivering institutional crypto yield solutions for accredited investors who are seeking stable returns.

Official Ripple press release announcement showing DBS and Franklin Templeton partnership launch
Official Ripple press release announcement showing DBS and Franklin Templeton partnership launch – Source: Ripple

RLUSD Stablecoin Partnership Powers Institutional Crypto Yield With XRP Ledger & DBS

The DBS Digital Exchange is now listing Franklin Templeton’s sgBENJI token alongside RLUSD, and this enables 24/7 trading between stablecoins along with yield-bearing tokenised money market funds. This RLUSD stablecoin partnership actually addresses what institutional investors need for portfolio flexibility during those volatile periods.

Trading Innovation Through XRP Ledger Integration

Franklin Templeton’s sgBENJI actually represents shares in the Franklin Onchain U.S. Dollar Short-Term Money Market Fund. The XRP Ledger was chosen for its speed, efficiency and also low transaction costs, enabling institutional crypto yield generation through seamless portfolio rebalancing right now.

Lim Wee Kian, CEO of DBS Digital Exchange, stated:

“Digital asset investors need solutions that can meet the unique demands of a borderless 24/7 asset class. This partnership demonstrates how tokenised securities can play that role while injecting greater efficiency and liquidity in global financial markets.”

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Revolutionary Repo Markets Enable New Credit Solutions

DeFi dashboard showing total value locked at $162.59B with upward trend
DeFi dashboard showing total value locked at $162.59B with upward trend – Source: DefiLlama

The RLUSD stablecoin partnership’s second phase will actually explore using sgBENJI tokens as collateral for credit facilities, with DBS acting as custodian for third-party lending platforms and even some additional services.

Stablecoin market metrics showing distribution across different networks including Ethereum dominance
Stablecoin market metrics showing distribution across different networks including Ethereum dominance – Source: RWA.xyz

Nigel Khakoo, VP and Global Head of Trading and Markets at Ripple, had this to say:

“2025 has been marked by a series of industry-firsts when it comes to traditional financial institutions moving onchain – and the linkup between Ripple, DBS and Franklin Templeton to enable repo trades for a tokenised money market fund with a regulated, stable and liquid mode of exchange such as RLUSD is truly a game-changer.”

Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton, stated:

“We believe that blockchain and tokenisation unlock powerful new use cases that have the potential to reshape the global financial ecosystem. This collaboration represents a meaningful advancement in the utility of tokenised securities and a significant step forward in the growth of Asia’s digital asset ecosystem.”

This partnership enables investors to seamlessly rebalance between stablecoins and also yield-generating tokenised money market funds within a trusted ecosystem, addressing the fundamental challenge of earning returns while maintaining liquidity in digital asset portfolios right now.

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