StraitsX Introduces Singapore Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin XSGD on XRP Ledger
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StraitsX Introduces Singapore Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin XSGD on XRP Ledger

StraitsX launches its new stablecoin, XSGD, designed for cross-border payments on the XRP Ledger.

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

  • 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…”

  • 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.
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