Ripple to Partner With Royal Monetary Authority in Bhutan

David Thomas
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Ripple has partnered with the central bank of Bhutan to create its a digital Ngultrum, that will explore CDBC use cases in retail, cross-border and wholesale payments, the latest step in the central bank’s innovative payment initiatives.

Ripple, the world’s leading provider of cryptocurrency cross-border solutions, has partnered with the central bank of Bhutan, the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA), to pilot a digital currency. In a move that leverages Ripple’s CDBC Private Ledger’s interoperability and functionality in cross-border payments on top of the Royal Monetary Authority’s already secure and robust payments system, the Bhutan government is looking to increase financial inclusion in Bhutan to 85% in 2023. The deputy governor of the RMA has expressed optimism regarding the potential in the collaboration.

The VP of Central Bank Engagements at Ripple has expressed his excitement at participating in a new CDBC project with the RMA, citing shared values surrounding sustainability, accessibility, and financial inclusivity.

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