Ripple Partners With Former Western Union Unit on Cross-Border Payments

The brief announcement says the collaboration is intended to enhance cross-border payments, an area where blockchain-based settlement tools are often used to improve transfer speed and efficiency.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Cross-border payments: Transfers sent between countries, often involving multiple intermediaries, currencies, and settlement systems.
  • Blockchain settlement: The use of distributed ledger networks to record and complete transfers more directly and transparently.
  • Ripple: A digital asset company known for payment-focused blockchain infrastructure used in international money movement.