Ripple and American Express Announce Partnership for Cross Border Payments

Ripple, American Express, and Santander Bank have announced a partnership that will use Ripple’s blockchain technology to facilitate cross border payments. This move represents the largest public partnership to-date between a cryptocurrency platform and a traditional financial institution. It is also a reflection of the growing adoption of blockchain technology across the financial realm.
Regarding the partnership, American Express CIO Mark Gordon stated:
“American Express has a long