XRP News Today: Blockchain and Mobile Wallets Unite to Remake Global Money Transfers

Ripple and Thunes have announced an expanded global partnership aimed at transforming cross-border payments. The collaboration, which builds on a prior relationship established in 2020, will enhance the efficiency and accessibility of international financial transactions by combining Ripple’s blockchain-powered digital asset infrastructure with Thunes’ Direct Global Network. This partnership is expected to streamline the customer payout experience, facilitate real-time settlements, and expand payout reach across key markets [1].

A core objective of the partnership is to improve the “last-mile” delivery of financial services in regions with limited banking infrastructure. Thunes’ network currently supports real-time payouts in over 130 countries and 80 currencies, with direct access to 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts globally. By integrating Ripple’s solutions, Thunes can further enhance its capabilities, offering faster, more secure, and more compliant cross-border payments to businesses and end users [2].

Ripple Payments, a key component of the partnership, has near-global coverage with 90+ payout markets, representing more than 90% of daily foreign exchange market activity. The system has processed over $70 billion in volume to date, underscoring its reliability and scalability [1]. Ripple’s enterprise customers will now be able to withdraw funds more easily in new currencies and countries, significantly broadening their global payment capabilities [2].

Chloe Mayenobe, President and COO at Thunes, emphasized the importance of the partnership in bridging traditional finance with the digital assets ecosystem. She highlighted the role of Thunes in facilitating cross-border payments at scale, leveraging Ripple’s infrastructure to enable real-time settlements and deep local integrations [1]. Fiona Murray, Managing Director of Asia Pacific at Ripple, added that the partnership supports the growing demand for innovative, blockchain-powered financial solutions and accelerates Ripple’s mission to reshape global payments [1].

The partnership is already generating market interest, with analysts noting that the integration of Ripple’s XRP-based technology could benefit the XRP token. Some forecasts suggest that XRP could rise above $4, partly driven by the announcement [3]. XRP’s price has already shown positive movement in the wake of the partnership, reflecting optimism about its potential to facilitate faster and more cost-effective transactions [3].

By combining Ripple’s digital asset infrastructure with Thunes’ trusted global network, the partnership aims to meet the growing demand for digital financial services. This collaboration not only addresses current inefficiencies in cross-border payments but also supports a broader transition toward tokenized and decentralized financial systems. As global fintech innovation continues to evolve, the alliance positions both companies at the forefront of this transformation [4].

Source:

[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] 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)

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

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