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Ripple USD Stablecoin Bridges Traditional Finance and Tokenized Assets for BlackRock, VanEck
Ripple and tokenization platform Securitize have integrated the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin as an off-ramp for tokenized funds issued by major investment firms BlackRock and VanEck, marking a key step in bridging traditional finance with crypto liquidity.
Smart Contract Enables Instant Conversion
A newly launched smart contract allows holders of BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) and VanEck’s Treasury Fund (VBILL) to seamlessly exchange their tokenized shares for RLUSD. Investors can now convert their holdings instantly and on-chain, enhancing liquidity and enabling smoother transfers between digital assets and stablecoins.
Carlos Domingo, co-founder and CEO of Securitize, emphasized the importance of this integration:
“Partnering with Ripple to integrate RLUSD into our tokenization infrastructure is a major step forward in automating liquidity for tokenized assets.”
RLUSD: Built for Institutional Adoption
Launched in early 2025, RLUSD targets enterprise users, offering regulatory clarity, stability, and utility for institutional tokenization. Ripple’s Jack McDonald, senior vice president of stablecoins, noted:
“Making RLUSD available as an exchange option for tokenized funds is a natural next step as we continue to bridge traditional finance and crypto.”
RLUSD has already been accepted in high-profile initiatives, including the Dubai Land Department’s real estate tokenization program, approved by the Dubai Financial Services Authority.
Tokenized Real-World Assets Reach $4 Billion
The integration coincides with tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) on Securitize reaching roughly $4 billion. BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, launched in March 2024, exceeded $1 billion in assets under management within a year, highlighting the growth of the tokenization ecosystem. VanEck’s VBILL fund, launched in May 2025, provides access to US Treasury-backed tokenized assets across Avalanche, BNB Chain, Ethereum, and Solana. It currently supports USDC and USD for fee and return payments.
This partnership underscores the growing institutional adoption of stablecoins like RLUSD and reinforces Securitize’s position as a leading tokenization infrastructure provider.
