Thunes and Ripple are taking their collaboration to the next level, strengthening their alliance to revolutionize international payment solutions through blockchain technology and digital asset infrastructure. Building on a foundation established in 2020, this expanded partnership is designed to enhance the efficiency, speed, and regulatory compliance of cross-border transactions for both financial institutions and corporate clients. Thunes, with its expansive Direct Global Network, facilitates rapid payment processing in over 130 countries and across 80 different currencies. Ripple’s contribution lies in its blockchain-based payment platform, ensuring secure and fluid fund transfers globally. This synergistic relationship aims to provide Ripple’s enterprise customers with access to a broader range of markets and currencies, significantly enhancing their capabilities in the international payments arena [1].
A cornerstone of this collaboration is the integration of Ripple Payments into Thunes’ SmartX Treasury System. This integration will enable real-time settlement and deeper local market connections. Ripple Payments already manages a substantial volume, exceeding $70 billion, with broad coverage extending to over 90 payout markets, representing more than 90% of the world’s daily foreign exchange activity. By working together, Thunes and Ripple create cross-border transactions that are quicker, more secure, and more cost-effective, especially in regions where traditional banking infrastructure is underdeveloped. Thunes plays a crucial role in these areas by ensuring funds reach their final destination, enabling “last-mile” delivery [2].
Chloe Mayenobe, President and COO of Thunes, articulated the company’s pivotal role in bridging the gap between conventional finance and the burgeoning digital asset space. She emphasized that the partnership elevates both compliance and scalability within cross-border payments, empowering financial institutions and digital asset businesses to deliver accessible, seamless services. Fiona Murray, Managing Director of Asia Pacific at Ripple, shared that this collaboration accelerates Ripple’s core objective: to elevate the efficiency and security of international payments. She noted that combining Thunes’ extensive network with Ripple’s cutting-edge digital asset infrastructure is key to achieving this objective [3].
This expanded partnership reflects an industry-wide movement toward leveraging blockchain for financial solutions. Faced with challenges such as high transaction costs, lengthy processing periods, and complicated currency conversions, the integration of blockchain technology is increasingly viewed as vital for innovation in cross-border payments. According to data from PYMNTS Intelligence, cross-border transactions frequently suffer from higher failure rates and generate customer dissatisfaction due to problems like unexpected fees and delayed payments. The cooperative effort between Thunes and Ripple directly addresses these issues by simplifying the payment process and reducing friction for end users [4].
Responding to increasing demand for digital financial solutions, Thunes has proactively integrated blockchain and digital asset technologies into its core platform. This strategic move supports the growth of cross-border payment functionalities and underscores the important role of blockchain technology in redefining global finance. By enabling real-time transactions and improving compliance standards, the partnership exemplifies a strategic pivot towards more inclusive and efficient financial systems, particularly beneficial in emerging economies [1].
The collaboration has also garnered attention from financial analysts due to its potential impact on Ripple’s proprietary digital asset, XRP. Some experts suggest that Ripple’s network expansion, facilitated by partnerships like this one, could foster greater adoption of XRP. The asset experienced a slight price increase following the announcement. However, any predictions or forecasts regarding XRP’s price fluctuations should be regarded as speculative and subject to the wider dynamics of the cryptocurrency market [4].
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[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] Ripple, Thunes Join Forces on Cross-Border Push (https://www.pymnts.com/partnerships/2025/thunes-and-ripple-team-to-bolster-cross-border-payments/)
[3] 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)
[4] XRP Projected To Rise as Thunes Announces Partnership with Ripple (https://watcher.guru/news/xrp-projected-to-rise-as-thunes-announces-partnership-with-ripple)