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Ripple has gained notable traction lately due to a flurry of developments and amid speculations over the blockchain firm’s potential integration with the SWIFT payment network. Besides, the recent acquisition of the prime broker Hidden Road has further fueled discussions in the market. However, amid this, a renowned XRP community figure refuted claims and said that the blockchain firm is unlikely to integrate with SWIFT, citing key reasons.
‘Ripple Is Not Going To Integrate With SWIFT’, Expert Says
As Ripple Vs SWIFT discussions are soaring, XRP advocate Arthur on X recently dismissed the idea of the integration claims. According to him, the blockchain firm has always aimed to disrupt, not cooperate with, traditional financial messaging systems.
In addition, he explained that the XRP issuer was created as a faster, cheaper, and more transparent alternative to SWIFT, which he described as outdated. Simultaneously, Arthur emphasized the blockchain firm’s recent acquisition of Hidden Road. He said the acquisition isn’t about bridging into legacy finance but replacing it.
Meanwhile, this deal now gives Ripple direct access to core financial services like clearing, custody, and foreign exchange, he noted. “It signals that Ripple doesn’t need SWIFT anymore”, Arthur wrote.
On the other hand, he added that geopolitical tensions have turned SWIFT into a tool of control, especially for sanctioning countries. In contrast, the XRP issuer offers a decentralized, censorship-resistant system that better aligns with the needs of emerging markets.
He also highlighted that the firm is not trying to integrate into traditional finance. Instead, traditional finance firms are increasingly moving toward Ripple’s ecosystem. Arthur pointed to the blockchain firm’s growing tools, like smart liquidity routing and tokenized real-world assets, as examples of how it is becoming a major gateway for institutions.
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