Ripple has committed $25 million to support U.S. educational initiatives, with the majority of the donation being made in its RLUSD stablecoin. The funds, which will be distributed throughout 2025, are aimed at enhancing education during a time of increasing financial uncertainty.
Of the $25 million, $15 million will be allocated to DonorsChoose, benefiting teachers directly, while $10 million will go to Teach For America. The donation is made in partnership with The Giving Block and is particularly timely given ongoing cuts to federal education funding, which are creating challenges for educators and schools nationwide.
The Giving Block has also integrated RLUSD as a donation method, helping Ripple’s stablecoin gain further adoption and visibility in a competitive market. The use of RLUSD for charitable donations is seen as a key example of how stablecoins can add real value.
“Stablecoins like RLUSD are proving to be highly effective in real-world scenarios, such as large-scale donations and cross-border transactions,” said Panos Mekras, CEO of Anodos Labs, a DeFi project built on the XRP Ledger. “They offer quick, low-cost transfers, free from traditional banking constraints, making them ideal for handling large sums efficiently and transparently, as evidenced by Ripple’s donation.”
RLUSD’s market presence is growing, with a circulating supply of $316 million as of the latest data. The token’s security features, including the “clawback” functionality introduced in January 2025, make it attractive to institutional users. This feature allows Ripple to reclaim tokens, such as RLUSD, from users’ wallets under certain conditions, adding an extra layer of control and security.
Ripple’s educational donation initiative is not just a philanthropic effort; it also strengthens RLUSD’s real-world application and demonstrates the potential of stablecoins in transforming how funds can be moved and utilized globally.
