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Ripple Partners with Chipper Cash to Power African Remittances

Ripple, a leading provider of enterprise blockchain and cryptocurrency solutions, has announced a partnership with Chipper Cash, a leading fintech company in Africa, to power cross-border remittances on the continent.

The partnership will enable Chipper Cash to leverage Ripple's blockchain-based payment network, RippleNet, to facilitate fast, secure, and cost-effective remittances across Africa. This collaboration is expected to significantly improve the efficiency and accessibility of remittance services in Africa, where millions of people rely on international remittances to support their families.

Chipper Cash, which operates in several African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda, will use RippleNet to process remittances through a network of local banks and financial institutions. This will enable the company to reduce the costs and complexity associated with traditional cross-border payment systems, while also providing a more seamless and transparent experience for its customers.

"We are excited to partner with Ripple to revolutionize the way people send and receive money in Africa," said Ham Mukasa, Co-Founder and CEO of Chipper Cash. "Our goal is to make financial services more accessible and affordable for everyone, and Ripple's technology will play a critical role in helping us achieve that."

Ripple's Chief Executive Officer, Brad Garlinghouse, added, "We are committed to empowering financial inclusion in Africa, and our partnership with Chipper Cash is a significant step in that direction. Our technology has the potential to transform the way people send and receive money, and we look forward to working with Chipper Cash to make that a reality."

The partnership is expected to have a significant impact on the African remittance market, which is estimated to be worth over $30 billion annually. By leveraging Ripple's technology, Chipper Cash aims to reduce the costs and complexity associated with traditional remittance services, while also providing a more seamless and transparent experience for its customers.