Ripple signs first Korean regional bank payments deal

Ripple partnered with Jeonbuk Bank to enable near real-time cross-border business remittances, making Jeonbuk the first South Korean regional bank to deploy Ripple Payments. The service aims to shorten settlement times significantly and serve business customers including importers, exporters, technology startups, and online creators.

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