South Korean internet-only bank Kbank has partnered with blockchain payments firm Ripple to test blockchain-based overseas remittances. The trial aims to make cross-border transfers faster, cheaper, and more transparent using Ripple's network. This collaboration comes as South Korea prepares new regulations for stablecoins and digital assets, prompting financial firms to explore blockchain payment infrastructure ahead of formal legislation. The ongoing tests include linking customer accounts and conducting onchain transfers to countries like the UAE and Thailand.
The UK government has launched a taskforce of 54 major financial firms, including BlackRock, Ripple, and Goldman Sachs, to advance tokenization across wholesale financial markets. The initiative aims to transition from pilot projects to live tokenize...
Markus Infanger, RippleX's senior vice president, will speak at XRP Seoul 2026 during Korea Blockchain Week on October 3. The event gathers XRP holders, developers, and projects worldwide, reflecting growing activity and ecosystem expansion in the XR...
