Remittances
Ripple Affiliate Coins.ph Joins New Remittance Network Reaching Unbanked Filipinos
The blockchain firm is part of an 11,000 strong network of cash-out counters launched by UnionBank of the Philippines.
How Bitcoin Fits Into Lebanon’s Banking Crisis
Lebanon's crisis has been raging for years, but the devaluation of the Lebanese pound and a global downturn has made stable financial services even more urgent.
UAE Bank Opens Bangladesh Remittance Corridor Using Ripple's Blockchain Tech
RAKBank aims to speed up remittances for Bangladeshi expats after integrating with RippleNet.
Lebanese Bitcoiners Show How to Talk About Crypto at Thanksgiving
Amid civil unrest, bitcoin is helping some Lebanese get by. Emphasis on the word “helping.” Traditional social ties are as important as technology.
Venezuelan Migrants Are Using Bitcoin for Remittances, But There’s a Catch
For many of these bitcoin users, crypto payments are merely a last resort and fiat transfers are still generally easier.
Mastercard, R3 to Develop Blockchain Cross-Border Payments Platform
The card giant is to develop a blockchain-powered cross-border payments platform in partnership with enterprise-focused blockchain firm R3.
Ripple Partnership Provides New Payment Rail for UK Remittance Firm
Ripple's newest partnership will enable UK remittance firm, Xendpay, to move money to Southeast Asia in real time.
Philippines' UnionBank Launches Stablecoin, Conducts Country's First Bank Blockchain Transaction
The group ran its first transaction between three rural banks in an effort to improve its remittance offerings.
Euronet Subsidiary Ria Turns to Ripple Tech Seeking Faster Money Transfers
Ria Money Transfer, one of the world's biggest remittance firms, has joined Ripple's blockchain-based payments network.
Japanese Bank Abandons Work With SBI Ripple's 'Money Tap' App
Resona, one of three Japanese banks working with SBI Holdings and Ripple on their blockchain app Money Tap, is pulling out of the project.
