Ripple Receives Dubai Approval For Blockchain Payment Services

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has granted in-principle approval to Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) to offer blockchain-enabled payment services from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

What Happened: This regulatory decision allows Ripple to introduce its cross-border payment services, including Ripple Payments Direct (RPD), to customers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Blockchain and crypto technologies are here to stay. With its forward-thinking regulatory approach and clear guidance for innovative businesses seeking to invest and scale, the UAE is positioning itself as a global leader in this …

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