XRP News Today: Blockchain Bridges Gaps as Thunes and Ripple Supercharge Global Payments

Thunes and Ripple have announced an expanded partnership to enhance global cross-border payments, leveraging blockchain technology and digital asset infrastructure. This collaboration, building on a 2020 initiative, aims to improve the efficiency, speed, and compliance of international transactions for financial institutions and enterprises. Thunes, through its Direct Global Network, enables real-time payouts in over 130 countries and 80 currencies, while Ripple provides blockchain-powered payment solutions that facilitate seamless fund transfers. The partnership is expected to expand Ripple’s enterprise customers' access to new markets and currencies, enhancing their global payment capabilities [1].

A key component of the partnership is the integration of Ripple Payments into Thunes’ SmartX Treasury System, which supports real-time settlement and deep local integrations. Ripple Payments currently processes over $70 billion in volume and offers near-global coverage across 90+ payout markets, accounting for more than 90% of the daily foreign exchange markets. This integration allows for faster, more secure, and cost-efficient cross-border transactions, particularly in regions with limited banking infrastructure, where Thunes plays a critical role in ensuring “last-mile” delivery of funds [2].

Chloe Mayenobe, President and COO at Thunes, emphasized the company's role in bridging traditional finance and the digital asset ecosystem. She highlighted how the partnership enhances compliance and scalability in cross-border payments, enabling financial institutions and digital asset companies to deliver accessible, seamless services. Fiona Murray, Managing Director of Asia Pacific at Ripple, stated that the collaboration accelerates Ripple’s mission to improve the efficiency and security of global payments by combining Thunes’ extensive network with Ripple’s digital asset infrastructure [3].

The expanded partnership is part of a broader industry shift toward blockchain-driven financial solutions. As cross-border payments face challenges such as high transaction costs, lengthy processing times, and currency conversion complexities, the integration of blockchain technology is seen as a critical enabler of innovation. According to PYMNTS Intelligence, cross-border transactions often result in higher failure rates and customer frustration due to issues like unexpected fees and payment delays. The Thunes-Ripple collaboration directly addresses these concerns by streamlining the payment process and reducing friction for end users [4].

In response to growing demand for digital financial services, Thunes has integrated blockchain and digital asset technologies into its platform. This move not only supports the expansion of cross-border payment capabilities but also reinforces the role of blockchain in reshaping global finance. By facilitating real-time transactions and enhancing compliance, the partnership underscores a strategic shift toward more inclusive and efficient financial systems, particularly in emerging markets [1].

The collaboration has also drawn attention from market observers due to its potential implications for Ripple’s native digital asset, XRP. Some analysts suggest that the expansion of Ripple’s network through partnerships like this could drive increased adoption of XRP, which has already seen a modest price increase following the announcement. However, any projections or forecasts regarding XRP’s price movement remain speculative and tied to broader market dynamics [4].

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[1] Thunes and Ripple Expand Global Partnership to Transform Cross-Border Payments (https://www.thunes.com/news/thunes-and-ripple-expand-global-partnership-to-transform-cross-border-payments/)

[2] Ripple, Thunes Join Forces on Cross-Border Push (https://www.pymnts.com/partnerships/2025/thunes-and-ripple-team-to-bolster-cross-border-payments/)

[3] Thunes and Ripple Expand Global Partnership to Transform Cross-Border Payments (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/thunes-and-ripple-expand-global-partnership-to-transform-cross-border-payments-302543568.html)

[4] XRP Projected To Rise as Thunes Announces Partnership with Ripple (https://watcher.guru/news/xrp-projected-to-rise-as-thunes-announces-partnership-with-ripple)