Russia, XRP-based cross-border payment test...threatening SWIFT's position?

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It has been revealed that Russia conducted a cross-border payment test utilizing XRP to overcome the limitations of the international payment system. This is a move to build a faster and cheaper remittance system through blockchain technology.

According to a NewsBTC report on April 23 (local time), the Russian Central Bank had already completed tests using the Ripple platform in 2018. This experiment, conducted at the Novosibirsk Innovation Institute, explored the use of XRP as a means of international payment. While legal and technical barriers remain, the initial test results were reportedly positive.

Interest from the financial sector is also high. A report authored by JPMorgan Chase detailed Ripple's speed and cost-efficiency. This report was shared with Russia's Sberbank, emphasizing XRP's liquidity advantages. The prevailing assessment is that XRP is a powerful asset that will revolutionize international remittances for large financial institutions.

Academic research also supports the value of XRP. Russia's Southern Federal University, in a 2020 paper, proposed using XRP as a bridge currency. It explained that XRP is a key tool that eliminates complex currency conversion processes and enables real-time payments. Ripple has recently expanded its institutional financial infrastructure by acquiring major companies such as HIDDEN ROAD and GTREASURY.

Ripple is evolving beyond a mere payment company to become a provider of institutional financial stacks. The acquisition of RAIL, a stablecoin infrastructure company, is also part of this strategy. With the global payment market estimated at $187 trillion, Ripple and XRP's influence is expected to grow steadily.

The international financial order is being reorganized around digital assets. Russia's early tests and positive evaluations from global investment banks demonstrate the practical demand for XRP. The market is paying close attention to Ripple's progress in enhancing its technical completeness amidst regulatory uncertainties.

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