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#Ripple expands its stablecoin RLUSD to Turkey through partnerships with three exchanges

Ripple is expanding its stablecoin RLUSD to Turkey by teaming up with #BiLira #Bitexen and #Bitlo , in a high-volume crypto market characterized by inflation, exchange rate volatility, and stricter regulations for digital asset providers.

* Ripple will bring RLUSD to institutional and corporate users in Turkey through BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo.
* The dollar-backed stablecoin has a market cap hovering around USD $1.7 billion since its debut in late 2024.
* Istanbul Technical University joins Ripple's UBRI initiative and will host a validator from $XRP Ledger on its campus.

Turkey holds a central position in the crypto ecosystem of the Middle East and North Africa. According to Chainalysis data cited by Ripple, the country processed nearly USD $200 billion in annual transaction volume, keeping it as one of the most active markets in the MENA region.

RLUSD enters a competitive segment dominated by established players. USDT, issued by Tether, maintains a market cap close to USD $188 billion and widely leads the global stablecoin market. USDC, from Circle, also maintains a significant presence among regulated firms and institutional platforms.

Partnerships with BiLira, Bitexen, and Bitlo will enable RLUSD to reach Turkish institutions through actors already integrated into the local market. These platforms will be able to use the stablecoin as a dollar-denominated settlement asset for corporate and institutional clients.

Ripple promotes RLUSD for three main uses: payments, tokenization, and collateral. In payments, stablecoins allow for quick settlements between platforms, businesses, and international counterparts. This utility is especially appealing in markets where traditional transfers can be slower or more costly.