Braza Group has officially launched USDB, a new USD-pegged stablecoin issued on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), bringing a secure and cost-effective digital currency option to individuals and businesses in Brazil. The announcement, made on May 22, 2025, marks a significant leap in the company’s mission to modernize financial services and

• Braza Group launches USDB stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, aiming to simplify global digital transactions.
• USDB is fully backed and audited, built on the XRP Ledger for speed, low cost, and compliance.
• Braza targets a 30% market share of Brazil’s USD stablecoin space by the end of 2025.

Braza Group has officially launched USDB, a new USD-pegged stablecoin issued on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), bringing a secure and cost-effective digital currency option to individuals and businesses in Brazil. The announcement, made on May 22, 2025, marks a significant leap in the company’s mission to modernize financial services and offer blockchain-powered solutions for global payments and remittances.

Backed 1:1 by a mix of U.S. and Brazilian government bonds, USDB is fully audited and designed for stability, combining the confidence of fiat with the innovation of decentralized finance (DeFi). As a regulated entity with over 15 years in the financial market, Braza Group processes more than USD 1 billion in interbank transactions daily, making it one of the most influential players in Latin America’s foreign exchange space.

A Strategic Move to Broaden Financial Access

According to Braza CEO Marcelo Sacomori, the introduction of USDB follows the success of the BBRL (a Brazilian real-pegged stablecoin) and underscores the company’s commitment to expanding cross-border financial access. “With USDB, we’re giving Brazilians and businesses new ways to hedge volatility, transact faster, and operate more globally,” said Sacomori. “We aim to exceed the highest standards of security, compliance, and user experience.”

Built on XRPL, the USDB benefits from low transaction costs, high speed, and built-in compliance features that cater to both institutional and individual users. As Sacomori noted, this initiative is about more than innovation, it’s about inclusion. “We are transforming how people interact with money and digital assets,” he added.

Institutional Strength, Retail Reach

Initially released for institutional clients, USDB is now available to retail users through Braza’s mobile app, Braza On, providing wide access to stable digital transactions. The stablecoin provides a secure solution for remittances, cross-border trade, and value preservation in USD without the use of traditional banking networks.

Silvio Pegado, Managing Director LATAM at Ripple, was keen to launch the initiative. Commenting, he stated, “By issuing both BBRL and USDB on XRPL, Braza is creating a more integrated digital ecosystem in Brazil.”

Braza Group envisions 2025 as a pivotal year in crypto regulation and market adoption. Sacomori expects USDB to represent 30% of Brazil’s USD stablecoin market by the end of the year. He also predicts a long-term shift in global finance toward stablecoins.

“We believe stablecoins will dominate global FX in five years. Our infrastructure, client base, and regulatory readiness position us to lead that transformation,” he concluded.

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