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Ripple Adds RLUSD Stablecoin to Cross-Border Payments Platform

Fintech News

Jack McDonald We’re seeing the market cap continue to grow, outpacing our internal projections. In short order, RLUSD is being used for a number of use cases, including use as collateral in both crypto and tradfi trading markets.

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RTP® and FedNow Transaction Limit Increases Fuel Instant Payments Surge

Fintech Finance

84% of US banks say the new $10 million RTP® limit boosts its attractiveness, and 84% believe raising FedNow’s $500,000 cap will have the same effect. Nearly half (47%) of US banks now experience overwhelming corporate demand, more than triple the 16% from 2024.

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BofA Clients Embrace New $10 Million Limit in U.S. Real-Time Payments

Fintech Finance

Recent action from The Clearing House to increase the transaction limit on real-time payments from $1 million to $10 million is fueling new use cases in business-to-business payments among Bank of America clients. Federal Reserve.

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The Stablecoin Revolution in Remittances

Finextra

In Africa alone, over 50% of recipients report using crypto remittances. Use-Cases in South and Southeast Asia Despite regulatory friction, the future is promising. User growth : Estimated over 500 million wallets hold stablecoins, with a 30% YoY expansion in emerging markets. As more CBDCs (e.g.,

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Offline settlements with a digital pound: Lessons from the BoE’s report

The Payments Association

Simon Treacy Financial Regulation Counsel, Linklaters “The Bank of England is cautiously exploring a digital pound, confirming offline functionality is technically feasible, though not without trade-offs like secure hardware and balance caps. With only around one in eight Britons using crypto, widespread adoption is uncertain.

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Ripple Integrates Ripple USD Into Ripple Payments Solution to Meet Stablecoin Demand

The Fintech Times

Utilising RLUSD RLUSD is ideal for a number of financial use cases, allowing enterprises to: Facilitate instant settlement of cross-border payments. Jack McDonald, SVP of stablecoins at Ripple We’re seeing the market cap continue to grow, outpacing our internal projections.

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Surcharge vs. Convenience Fee: What’s the Difference?

EBizCharge

Common Use Cases: Frequently used in service-based industries where margins are thin. Used by merchants who want to keep prices competitive without absorbing card processing costs. Used by merchants who want to keep prices competitive without absorbing card processing costs. How much can I charge as a surcharge?