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- Ripple has announced that its payment platform has expanded into more than 80 markets and countries worldwide.
- The company emphasizes the importance of crypto liquidity in enabling seamless, cost-effective, and reliable transactions.
- Ripple’s liquidity efforts have resulted in near 100% success rates and lower costs for cross-border fund transfers.
Ripple, the leading blockchain-based payment solutions provider, has recently disclosed that its payment platform, which leverages the XRP cryptocurrency for cross-border transactions, has successfully expanded its reach into more than 80 markets and countries across the globe.
The company shared this update in its latest publication, which delved into the crucial role of crypto liquidity in today’s evolving financial landscape.
Prominent XRP community figure Chad Steingraber brought attention to this development in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the growing adoption and impact of Ripple’s payment solutions.
Ripple’s Vision: Seamless Cross-Border Money Transfers
In the report, Ripple articulates its vision of a future where cross-border money transfers are as effortless and straightforward as sending an email.
The company asserts that blockchain technology is making this vision a reality, with liquidity fulfillment serving as a cornerstone of this transformation.
Crypto liquidity, as Ripple explains, enables the smooth trading of digital assets without causing disruptions to market prices.
The company underscores the vital importance of crypto liquidity in facilitating seamless, cost-effective, and reliable transactions, particularly in the realm of cross-border payments.
While acknowledging the progress made by traditional financial systems in enhancing the speed of cross-border payments, Ripple points out a significant shortcoming: the lack of transparency.
This opacity leaves users uncertain about the status of their funds, especially during off-peak hours and holidays, creating a suboptimal experience for those relying on these systems.
Moreover, Ripple notes that despite the rapid growth of the cryptocurrency market, it still pales in comparison to the massive global foreign exchange (FX) market. This disparity presents a unique challenge that demands innovative solutions to bridge the gap and unlock the full potential of digital assets in cross-border transactions.
To address these challenges and enhance its liquidity capacity, Ripple has expanded its network to cover more than 80 payout markets worldwide. This expansion aims to provide a fast, affordable, and seamless experience for cross-border payments, empowering users and businesses to transact with greater efficiency and confidence.
Notably, when Ripple unveiled its Ripple Payments service in Q4 2023 as a replacement for the popular XRP-based On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) software, the firm noted that the solution covered over 70 markets.
Now, nearly a year later, the number of payout markets has surpassed 80, showcasing the company’s commitment to expanding its global reach and improving its services.
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