Ripple

Ripple is a real-time gross settlement system, currency exchange and remittance network created by Ripple Labs Inc., a US-based technology company. Released in 2012, Ripple is built upon a distributed open source protocol, and supports tokens representing fiat currency, cryptocurrency, commodities, or other units of value such as frequent flier miles or mobile minutes.

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BBVA Eyes B2B With First Real-Time Blockchain Payments
BBVA Eyes B2B With First Real-Time Blockchain Payments
April 22, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Spain’s number two bank, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, or BBVA, said Friday (April 21) that it has successfully completed its first cross-border payment using blockchain...

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Abu Dhabi Bank Implements Blockchain
Abu Dhabi Bank Implements Blockchain
February 02, 2017  |  Blockchain

The National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) announced that it has become the first bank in the Middle East and North Africa to introduce real-time,...

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Ripple’s Ex-CEO Joins HSBC Tech Group
Ripple’s Ex-CEO Joins HSBC Tech Group
January 20, 2017  |  B2B Payments

The former CEO of blockchain FinTech firm Ripple has found a new position. Chris Larsen, who announced in November that he would leave his position...

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Ripple’s XRP To Trade On Bitstamp Exchange
Ripple’s XRP To Trade On Bitstamp Exchange
January 12, 2017  |  Blockchain

Ripple, the U.S. blockchain banking payment technology company, said Wednesday (Jan. 11) its digital currency, dubbed XRP, will begin trading on Bitstamp, the Europe-based bitcoin...

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Axis Bank Pulls Ripple Into X-Border Payments Efforts
Axis Bank Pulls Ripple Into X-Border Payments Efforts
January 10, 2017  |  B2B Payments

India’s Axis Bank spent much of its time last year exploring how to streamline cross-border payments, and reports Monday (Jan. 9) suggest the priority will...

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B2B Payments, With Tokens And Smarts
B2B Payments, With Tokens And Smarts
November 21, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Blockchain firm Smart Token Chain recently completed its first transaction through the Ripple Network, an event that may have, well, ripples in B2B payments. Tom...

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Ripple’s Network Used For Token Transfer
Ripple’s Network Used For Token Transfer
November 14, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Smart Token Chain (STC), a company that explores the use of blockchain for smart contracts, tokenization and other transactions, has announced the completion of a...

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Data Dive: Square, Ripple and Mastercard Embraces The Blockchain
Data Dive: Square, Ripple and Mastercard Embraces The Blockchain
November 07, 2016  |  Data Dive

There are now a little over 24 hours left until the election finally happens, and Americans are breaking down into two camps. No, not Democrats and Republicans. American is...

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Ripple CEO Steps Aside
Ripple CEO Steps Aside
November 02, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The CEO of blockchain tech startup Ripple has decided to step aside for the firm’s current COO and president. Reports Tuesday (Nov. 1) said Chris Larsen...

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