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The Swift–XRP Tie: Leaked Slide Puts Ripple In The Middle

A resurfaced Swift-branded slide places Ripple at the center of SWIFT's refurbished "local bank to local bank" payment flow.

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What happened

A resurfaced Swift-branded slide places Ripple at the center of SWIFT's refurbished "local bank to local bank" payment flow.

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Global impact / market context

If Ripple’s XRP is used in SWIFT’s new local‑bank‑to‑local‑bank flow, the cryptocurrency could see higher demand from banks, boosting its visibility and potential usage in global payments.

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SWIFT is redesigning its network to move money directly between banks, reducing reliance on correspondent banks. A link to Ripple suggests the industry is exploring blockchain‑based solutions for faster, cheaper cross‑border transfers.

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What to watch

  1. Whether SWIFT officially announces a partnership with Ripple, which would confirm XRP’s role and likely trigger price movement. Proposed
  2. Bank adoption rates of the new “local‑to‑local” flow; higher uptake would increase transaction volume for XRP and could drive revenue for Ripple’s services. Analyst inference
  3. Regulatory responses in major jurisdictions; supportive rules could ease XRP integration, while restrictive policies might limit its use in the SWIFT network. Analyst inference

Affected assets

  • XRP — XRP

Evidence