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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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. Get the Full Story Complete...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Banks Test Ripple’s Digital Asset In X-Border Payment Overhaul
Banks Test Ripple’s Digital Asset In X-Border Payment Overhaul
October 21, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The distributed ledger technology developed by Ripple is now at trial phase among FinTech innovation group R3 and 12 of its member financial institutions, as...

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SWIFT Stands Behind Its Global Payments Innovation Initiative
SWIFT Stands Behind Its Global Payments Innovation Initiative
October 06, 2016  |  B2B Payments

SWIFT’s year has been filled with controversy, the apex of which occurred when reports surfaced that cyberthieves infiltrated Bangladesh Bank via the SWIFT messaging system in...

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Standard Chartered Completes Cross-Border Payment In Less Than 10 Seconds
Standard Chartered Completes Cross-Border Payment In Less Than 10 Seconds
September 29, 2016  |  Blockchain / Distributed Ledger

Standard Chartered announced on Wednesday (Sept. 28) the completion of the first real-time cross-border payment for businesses with another major correspondent bank. The move is...

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Banks Join Forces To Create Interbank Group For Global Payments
Banks Join Forces To Create Interbank Group For Global Payments
September 26, 2016  |  Blockchain / Distributed Ledger

Ripple, the provider of financial settlement solutions, announced on Friday (Sept. 23) a number of global banks joining forces to create the first interbank group...

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Ripple Closes $55 Million Venture Capital Round
Ripple Closes $55 Million Venture Capital Round
September 16, 2016  |  Investments

Ripple, the provider of financial settlement services, announced on Thursday (Sept. 15) it completed a $55 million Series B round of financing. Ripple said the...

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