Ripple, a leading digital asset infrastructure provider, has launched Ripple Payments in Brazil. Mercado Bitcoin, Latin America’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, will be the first Brazilian customer to use this solution. The service enables businesses to leverage blockchain for faster, cheaper, and more efficient cross-border transactions. Customers can transfer funds globally 24/7, 365 days a year, […]
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