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Key Takeaways:

Dubai’s DFSA has approved Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin for use within the DIFC, enabling its application in regulated digital asset services.
RLUSD will support initiatives like tokenizing real estate titles with the Dubai Land Department and will be integrated by regional partners like Zand and Mamo.
RLUSD now holds regulatory approvals from both the DFSA and NYDFS, reinforcing its cross-jurisdictional credibility.

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin has gained regulatory approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), authorizing its use within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a key financial hub for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.

This approval allows DIFC-registered firms to integrate RLUSD into services such as payments, treasury operations, and broader financial solutions.

🇦🇪🚨 Ripple USD is now a recognized crypto token under the DFSA’s regime in Dubai. RLUSD is:

✅ Enterprise-grade
✅ Compliant
✅ Built for real utility

Another milestone as we expand our footprint in the DIFC and across the UAE.
🔗 https://t.co/uvNcpRZDRG
— Ripple (@Ripple) June 3, 2025

Only DFSA-approved tokens are permitted in the DIFC, making this endorsement a significant milestone for Ripple.

The move aligns with Ripple’s growing presence in the region, following its full operating license granted in March.

RLUSD will also play a role in Dubai’s real estate innovation, supporting the Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) pilot project to tokenize property title deeds on the XRP Ledger.

Ripple is partnering with local entities like digital bank Zand and fintech firm Mamo to drive adoption.

Additionally, RLUSD holds approval from both the DFSA and the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), reflecting its global regulatory credibility.

Alongside RLUSD, the DFSA has also approved Circle’s stablecoins USDC and EURC for use within the DIFC’s regulated ecosystem.