Ripple Presents XRP, RLUSD to Replace SWIFT’s Outdated Payment System

XRP is powering Ripple’s bold challenge to SWIFT’s outdated payment system, delivering blazing-fast, low-cost, and transparent cross-border transactions through blockchain and stablecoin innovation.

Ripple Unveils XRP Solution While SWIFT Struggles With Outdated Payment Rails

Ripple shared in a blog post on May 28 that blockchain technology and the digital asset XRP could help resolve many of the longstanding problems in cross-border payments, particularly those linked to the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) system. The company called attention to the fragility of traditional rails, where manual processes still dominate global money movement:

Most cross border payments still rely on manual processes. A typo in an account number, an incorrect SWIFT code or incomplete payment instructions can all cause a transaction to fail.

“Failed payments don’t just waste time, they also incur costs, create operational headaches and can strain relationships with partners or customers awaiting funds. Reducing manual touchpoints and increasing automation are key to minimizing these risks,” Ripple noted.

The crypto firm emphasized that these outdated systems, which typically rely on multiple intermediaries and correspondent banks, are prone to delays, errors, and a lack of transparency. Payments can pass through as many as five institutions before reaching their destination, a process that introduces uncertainty and increases fees. This system, Ripple argued, is misaligned with the pace of modern commerce and the growing needs of businesses operating globally. Inconsistent messaging standards, foreign exchange markups, and regulatory complexity all contribute to what the firm describes as an inefficient and risky ecosystem for cross-border transactions.

In response, Ripple promoted its blockchain-based Ripple Payments solution as a modern alternative. “Ripple Payments offers a cross-border stablecoin payment solution that is a modern alternative to traditional cross border payment rails,” the company explained, elaborating:

It leverages blockchain and digital assets such as XRP and stablecoins such as Ripple USD (RLUSD) to provide businesses with a powerful solution for quickly, reliably and affordably sending and receiving stablecoin payments across borders.

With access to a global payout network spanning over 90% of the world’s foreign exchange markets, Ripple claims its platform offers real-time settlement, fee transparency, and lower operational risk. While critics continue to raise concerns around digital asset regulation, Ripple and other blockchain advocates maintain that distributed ledger technology offers a faster, more inclusive future for international payments.

XRP Lending Goes Institutional—New Platform Targets US Public Companies

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XRP Lending Goes Institutional—New Platform Targets US Public Companies

XRP is primed to supercharge institutional lending as a top-tier enterprise platform targets NYSE and Nasdaq-listed giants with on-chain, futures-hedged, asset-backed crypto loans.

XRP to Fuel Institutional Loans for Public Giants on NYSE and Nasdaq Boards

Hyperscale Data Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS) disclosed on May 29 that its subsidiary, Ault Capital Group Inc. (ACG), will roll out an enterprise XRP lending platform in the third quarter of 2025. This new initiative marks ACG’s first step into decentralized finance (DeFi) and is aimed specifically at U.S. public companies. The beta platform will cater to firms listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American, and all tiers of the Nasdaq Stock Market.

ACG intends to structure the loans through one-on-one negotiations with applicants. The company detailed:

Eligible applicants will be able to apply to borrow up to a fixed amount of XRP … on terms and conditions negotiated between the applicant and ACG.

Once finalized, the details of each loan will be posted on-chain and are expected to be secured by assets or convertible into registered shares. The firm said it plans to manage price volatility risks by utilizing XRP futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. To support liquidity, ACG has announced plans to purchase up to $10 million worth of XRP. “The Platform will leverage the XRP Ledger to facilitate fast, low cost, and secure lending, backed by ACG’s recently announced initiative to acquire up to $10 million of XRP,” the company stated.

Milton “Todd” Ault, III, executive chairman of Hyperscale Data, described the project as part of a broader strategy to merge blockchain with traditional finance. He emphasized:

With the host of enterprise features offered by XRP and the XRP Ledger, institutional borrowers and lenders now have access to integrated hedging and risk management tools as part of their operations.

ACG’s longer-term vision includes tokenizing real-world assets, facilitating alternative corporate financing, and enabling blockchain-based cross-border payments. Hyperscale Data still expects to divest ACG by the end of 2025, shifting its own focus to data center and bitcoin mining services.