Ex-Ripple Exec Reveals How CBDC Development Could Affect XRP’s Growth

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Oh, darling, sit tight! Apparently, an ex-Ripple exec is spilling the tea on how Ripple’s CBDC adventures might just be the secret sauce for XRP‘s world domination. Who would’ve thought, right? Apparently, it’s all about making CBDCs, stablecoins, and other digital currencies play nice together. If that actually happens, brace yourselves: XRP could be the next big thing. 💸💥

Ripple’s CBDC Pilots: The Unsung Heroes of XRP’s Rise

Get this: the first Ripple CBDC trials, all the way back in 2021 (yes, time flies, darling), kicked off with Bhutan and Palau-yes, Palau. Who even knew that was a place? By 2023, Ripple was rubbing shoulders with Montenegro and Colombia’s central banks. Fancy, huh? But the best bit? Ripple launched a whole platform designed for central bank digital currencies, which just *happens* to be built on the mighty XRP Ledger. 😏

According to Anthony Welfare (oh yes, that’s the guy who used to advise Ripple), these trials weren’t just a weird experiment for laughs. No, no. They actually set the stage for XRP Ledger to be the stablecoin guru we never knew we needed. Stablecoins, darling, are now hotter than ever. RIP to the old-school money game!

The Shift to Stablecoins: Ripple’s New Love Affair

In 2025, Ripple apparently decided to do a bit of a glow-up. They redesigned their website (hello, fresh new look) and guess what? They totally ghosted CBDCs. The rumor mill went into overdrive, suggesting that Ripple was quietly backing out of the CBDC drama. But Anthony-bless him-has some thoughts. He assures us that just because Ripple isn’t all about CBDCs anymore doesn’t mean they didn’t learn a ton. This knowledge, my dear, is exactly why the XRP Ledger is now fully prepped for the stablecoin revolution.

Oh, and speaking of stablecoins, Ripple didn’t just dabble in it-they dove straight in with Ripple USD (RLUSD) in December 2024. Yes, it’s a stablecoin, and yes, it’s on both the XRP Ledger AND Ethereum blockchain. Talk about broadening your horizons! 😎

According to Welfare, this bold move into stablecoins wasn’t just a whim; it was the result of years of dabbling in CBDCs. Ripple’s earlier experiences laid the groundwork for this moment. And you know what? The future of XRP? It’s all about playing nicely with CBDCs, stablecoins, and tokenized deposits. If these can all work together smoothly, XRP could be *that* digital currency that makes it happen.

So, to sum it up: Ripple’s CBDC trials were like the secret prep for the big, stablecoin show. XRP’s ready to be the superstar of a totally interconnected digital currency world. Who knew that Ripple’s ‘playing around’ in the CBDC space could lead to this level of innovation? 🙌

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2025-10-01 22:35