USDC integration on the $XRP Ledger via Uphold:
🔗 What Happened
Uphold, a major U.S. crypto platform, now supports USDC on XRP Ledger (XRPL).
Users can transfer USDC seamlessly between Uphold and external XRPL wallets .
💡 Why It Matters
Benefit Impact
Fast + Low-Cost Transfers Moves USDC across XRPL instantly and cheaply .
No Bridges Needed Native support removes complexity and friction .
Boosts DeFi & Payments Enhances access for DeFi apps and global payments .
🌍 Ecosystem & Regulatory Context
Comes amid strong U.S. stablecoin regulatory momentum, including the recent GENIUS Act .
Positions XRPL as a more compliant and enterprise-ready stablecoin infrastructure .