Ripple Mints Additional 19.6 Million RLUSD Amidst Treasury Activity Surge
Ripple's treasury operations have increased with a new RLUSD minting on Ethereum, coinciding with institutional custody developments.
Ripple's treasury operations have increased with a new RLUSD minting on Ethereum, coinciding with institutional custody developments. Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $2,428.28. This is an original TLT brief synthesising 3 outlets (U.Today, Decrypt, Crypto.news), plus live market data, as of Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:30:05 UTC.
The additional RLUSD minting highlights Ripple's ongoing efforts to manage liquidity and support institutional adoption, potentially impacting its ecosystem growth and market positioning.
- Ripple minted 19.6 million RLUSD on Ethereum.
- RLUSD circulating supply now stands at $2.42B.
- Minting coincides with institutional custody advancements.
- Crypto market remains in 'Greed' territory despite slight downturn.
U.Today and Decrypt both report the 19.6 million RLUSD minting on Ethereum, with U.Today emphasizing its connection to institutional custody developments while Decrypt focuses on broader Ripple ecosystem news, including the potential sale of its AI chatbot app. Both outlets corroborate the timing of the minting but differ in their emphasis on accompanying developments, with U.Today highlighting institutional aspects and Decrypt mentioning the AI chatbot situation.
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Ripple has minted an additional 19.6 million RLUSD on the 
Ethereum blockchain, according to U.Today and Decrypt. This move comes amidst a period of heightened treasury activity for Ripple, indicating potential strategic shifts in its liquidity management approach.
The latest minting brings the total circulating supply of RLUSD to $2.42 billion, as verified by DeFiLlama. This significant increase in supply suggests Ripple's continued focus on maintaining liquidity and supporting its stablecoin ecosystem.
The timing of the minting coincides with institutional custody advancements, as reported by U.Today. This suggests Ripple is making strides in securing institutional support, which could be crucial for its long-term growth and adoption.
In related news, Decrypt reports that Ripple's AI chatbot app, once valued at $1 billion, is up for sale in a Delaware court. This development adds a layer of complexity to Ripple's current operations, as the app's future remains uncertain.
The broader crypto market remains in a state of 'Greed' according to the Fear & Greed Index, despite a slight downturn. 
Bitcoin is down 1.89% in the last 24 hours, while Ethereum has seen a 3.36% decrease. RLUSD itself has remained relatively stable, with only a minor 0.02% decrease in the same period.
Since this brief published about 29 hours ago, Ethereum (ETH) has moved from $2,428.05 to $2,428.28 — +0.01%.
The chart plots ETH's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 ETH ≈ ₦3.32M (about $2,428.28), down 3.1% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.6% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the assets in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 14, 2026.
TLT reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
Ripple Mints Additional 19.6 Million RLUSD Amidst Treasury A — questions & answers
What is the current circulating supply of RLUSD?
The circulating supply of RLUSD is $2.42 billion, as reported by DeFiLlama.
Why did Ripple mint more RLUSD?
The minting coincides with institutional custody advancements, suggesting Ripple's focus on supporting institutional adoption and managing liquidity.
How is the broader crypto market performing?
The total crypto market cap is $2.81 trillion, with Bitcoin down 1.89% and Ethereum down 3.36% in the last 24 hours.
How much is 1 Ethereum worth in naira today?
About ₦3.32M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $2,428.28. The naira price moves with both ETH's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Ethereum in naira page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from U.Today, Decrypt, Crypto.news, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.