Against the backdrop of Zuckerberg's statements, rumors about the purchase of Ripple and the stablecoin RLUSD emerged.

Meta is allegedly preparing to purchase #Ripple . The focus is not only on the token $XRP , but also on the project's new stablecoin — RLUSD, which is positioned as infrastructure for global payments.

The reason for the rumors is Mark Zuckerberg's interest in solving cross-border transfer issues. At a recent Stripe event, he reiterated that the current financial system "requires something simpler, scalable, and global."

Why Ripple? And why RLUSD?

Ripple is actively developing infrastructure for global payments, and RLUSD could be a key component in an ecosystem that can integrate into Meta platforms — from WhatsApp to Instagram.

Ripple already has 6.5 million token holders.

The project is working on regulation in the US and EU.

RLUSD is an attempt to create a competitor to $USDC and USDT, but with more direct access to corporate structures.

Such an asset could perfectly fit into Meta's strategy for payment and metaverse development.

Can Meta afford this? Or is it just a rumor?

At the moment, there is no confirmed information about negotiations. The community is only discussing possible interest from Meta, but no real steps have been recorded.

  • Ripple has $113 billion in XRP on its balance sheet, which exceeds its business valuation.

  • A full buyout is impossible even for Meta — it's too expensive.

  • Only a partial buyout is possible — for example, in areas related to RLUSD or payment APIs.

"Meta is about control. And Ripple is about independence. The deal looks doubtful," users write on X.

Ripple is more likely to be the buyer than the seller.

Recently, Ripple attempted to buy Circle, which issued USDC. Rumor has it that the proposed amount — between $4 and $5 billion — was rejected.

This indicates that Ripple is the hunter, not the prey. The company is focusing on its own initiatives: just this month, they transferred $25 million in RLUSD to help those affected by natural disasters.

This is not the behavior of a project ready to be "sold" — it's a strategy for expanding influence.