Ripple Deepens Collaboration with Thunes to Enhance Global Payments Capabilities

Ripple has integrated its blockchain-powered services with Thunes' global payments network covering 130+ countries and 4 billion bank accounts. The collaboration aims to make Thunes' offerings for B2B and B2C clients more cost-effective and enhance payment speed, accessibility, and compliance. Ripple's enterprise customers can now withdraw funds more easily in new currencies and countries. The partnership supports the growing demand for innovative financial solutions globally.

San Francisco and Singapore, September 2, 2025 - Thunes, the global payments network, and Ripple, the leading provider of digital asset infrastructure, have announced an expanded partnership to revolutionize cross-border payments. This collaboration leverages Thunes' Direct Global Network and Ripple's blockchain technology to enhance payment efficiency, accessibility, and compliance worldwide.

The partnership aims to make Thunes' services more cost-effective and faster for both B2B and B2C clients. Thunes' Direct Global Network, which covers over 130 countries and 4 billion bank accounts, will benefit from Ripple's blockchain-powered solutions. This integration will enable enterprise customers to withdraw funds more easily in new currencies and countries, improving their global payment capabilities [1].

Chloe Mayenobe, President and COO at Thunes, emphasized the strategic importance of this alliance: "Our partnership with Ripple underscores our commitment to bridging the gap between traditional finance and the digital assets ecosystem. By supporting real-time settlement and deep local integrations, we are enabling digital asset companies to deliver seamless, compliant, and accessible cross-border payments at scale."

Fiona Murray, Managing Director, Asia Pacific at Ripple, added, "We are committed to reshaping the future of global payments through blockchain technology. Our partnership with Thunes accelerates our shared mission to improve the efficiency, speed, and security of global payments. By combining Thunes' extensive Direct Global Network with Ripple's digital asset infrastructure, we are enhancing payment speed, accessibility, and compliance across regions."

The collaboration is expected to support the growing demand for innovative, blockchain-powered financial solutions globally. Ripple's enterprise customers can now leverage Ripple Payments, which processes over $70 billion in volume annually and has near-global coverage with 90+ payout markets [1].

In a separate development, Google Cloud has launched the Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), a Layer 1 blockchain platform designed for cross-border payments, tokenization, and financial settlement. GCUL aims to reduce costs and processing times by 25% through 24/7 settlement and scalable infrastructure, targeting the $3 trillion global payments market [2].

The partnership between Thunes and Ripple, along with the introduction of GCUL, highlights the industry's shift towards more efficient and compliant cross-border payment solutions. These innovations are crucial as the global payments market continues to evolve, driven by the increasing demand for digital financial services.

References:
[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/thunes-and-ripple-expand-global-partnership-to-transform-cross-border-payments-302543568.html
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/google-cloud-rethinks-global-payments-blockchain-backbone-2508/