Major Announcement for Ripple Customers in the US
Senior Director of Product Market for payments at Ripple, Oliver Segovia, recently hinted at a significant announcement for the company’s clients and users in the US.
New Product Updates in the United States
Segovia disclosed that Ripple is set to launch new product updates in the U.S., leveraging its money transmitter licenses (MTLs) across most states in the country.
Expansion of Payment Solutions in the US
The hint suggests that Ripple’s efforts to expand its payment solutions domestically are moving forward, despite regulatory challenges and an ongoing lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over the classification of XRP as a security.
Ripple’s Utilization of XRP for Payments
Ripple Payments uses XRP as a bridge currency to provide faster transaction speeds and lower fees than traditional financial systems, with 90% of its business conducted internationally.
Strategic Expansion in the US
The company is actively recruiting in the U.S., indicating a strategic effort to strengthen its operations and support its expansion within the country.
Focus on XRP Ledger and Cryptocurrency Accumulation
Ripple is a significant player in the XRP space and uses the cryptocurrency in its payments solutions.
Significant accumulation of XRP by large token holders has taken place, with these “whales” now controlling 67.2% of the cryptocurrency’s circulating supply.
Launch of Built-in Automated Market Maker Platform
The XRP Ledger has approved the launch of a built-in automated market maker (AMM) trading platform, allowing XRP token holders to earn income on-chain.
Hot Take
Ripple’s move to launch new product updates in the U.S. using its money transmitter licenses demonstrates its commitment to expanding its payment solutions domestically, despite regulatory challenges, and strengthens its position in the XRP space.