CRYPTOSTORY 721· JUNE 16, 2026

Ripple Takes Series E Stake in Flutterwave at $3.2 Billion Valuation, RLUSD Set for 34-Market African Rollout

Ripple has invested in Flutterwave through the African payments company's Series E funding round, valuing Flutterwave at $3.2 billion. The deal carries a product commitment: Ripple's dollar-backed stablecoin RLUSD and the XRP Ledger — the b

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