Ripple invests $150M in LMAX to expand RLUSD use across FX and crypto markets

Ripple and LMAX Group have formed a multi-year partnership to accelerate the convergence of traditional and digital finance, with Ripple investing $150 million to support LMAX’s cross-asset growth strategy.

Under the agreement, LMAX will integrate RLUSD, Ripple’s fiat-backed stablecoin, as a core collateral asset across its global institutional trading platforms. The rollout will allow clients, including banks, brokers, and buy-side institutions, to use RLUSD for spot crypto, perpetual futures, and CFD trading.

RLUSD will also be available through LMAX Custody and LMAX Kiosk, enabling 24/7 collateral utility across FX and crypto products.

David Mercer, CEO of LMAX Group, said the partnership reflects momentum in institutional adoption and the growing role of stablecoins in global markets.

“With the benefit of greater US and global regulatory clarity, fiat-backed stablecoins will be a key catalyst in driving the convergence of TradFi and digital assets and we firmly believe that RLUSD is positioned at the forefront,” he said.

Jack McDonald, Ripple’s SVP of Stablecoins, said institutional clients are increasingly embracing blockchain infrastructure, adding that the partnership will accelerate the use of RLUSD within one of the largest and most sophisticated trading environments.

The integration includes LMAX Digital’s connection to Ripple Prime, enabling Ripple’s institutional customers to access LMAX’s liquidity and trading infrastructure.