The health infrastructure company Wellgistics Health announced on May 8 that it will integrate XRP, the cryptocurrency of the Ripple ecosystem, into its payment network. This measure aims to transform the way pharmacies, medical providers, and drug manufacturers process their transactions.
Why XRP?
Wellgistics highlights the advantages of $XRP over traditional methods like ACH (Automated Clearing House) or bank transfers. Among its most relevant benefits are:
Low transaction cost (fractions of a cent)
Almost instant settlement
Reduction of friction in international payments
> "We bet on infrastructure, not inertia," said Brian Norton, CEO of Wellgistics Health. "The future winners in health will not be those with bigger buildings but those with faster and more efficient payment rails."
A step towards global efficiency
The integration of $XRP will allow transactions between companies in the medical supply chain to settle in real-time, representing a significant advancement over the current banking system, which often involves waiting times and high fees.
Furthermore, the use of blockchain technologies in the health sector not only reduces costs but also opens opportunities in markets where access to financial services is limited.
Cryptocurrencies vs. traditional banking system
While companies like Wellgistics adopt crypto technologies, the traditional financial system continues to show resistance. In March 2025, banks and lawmakers like Senator Elizabeth Warren opposed the GENIUS bill, which sought to regulate stablecoins. They argued that these digital assets could erode banks' position in financial services.
The project, although considered a bipartisan attempt to regulate the sector, failed to advance to a vote on May 8 due to pressure from Democratic lawmakers.
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