
Overview of the New Stablecoin
StraitsX has unveiled its stablecoin, XSGD, pegged to the Singapore dollar, now available on the XRP Ledger to address the increasing demand for regulated multi-chain stablecoins.
Key Features of XSGD
- Fully backed by reserves with DBS Bank and Standard Chartered.
- Available across several blockchain platforms for improved cross-border payment solutions.
What You Should Know
- The XSGD stablecoin’s total supply is around 14.12 million, with over 8 billion transactions recorded on-chain. It functions on Ethereum, Avalanche, Arbitrum, Polygon, Zilliqa, and Hedera.
Quotes
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Liu Tianwei, Co-Founder and Deputy CEO of StraitsX, stated:
“At StraitsX, we’ve always approached stablecoins not just as digital representations of fiat, but as critical infrastructure for the future of financial markets. Launching XSGD on the XRP Ledger is a meaningful step toward that vision…”
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Fiona Murray, Managing Director at Ripple, commented:
“The launch of XSGD on the XRP Ledger underscores that digital assets, including stablecoins, could play a pivotal role in payments…”
Future Plans
- The introduction of XSGD represents an initial phase, with further developments focused on institutional applications, including programmable payouts and efficient compliance integrations expected in future rollouts.