Transforming the Crypto Market: Ripple and Stellar Lead SWIFT Integration Drive

• Integrating with SWIFT opens up the potential for almost instantaneous cross-border transactions.

• The recent success of Ripple (XRP) appears to have acted as a catalyst, propelling the price of Stellar (XLM) from $0.096 to $0.161 on July 13.

Blockchain pioneers Ripple, Stellar, and IOTA are disrupting the traditional SWIFT payment system with groundbreaking solutions. With its offerings RippleNet and the instant settlement system based on the XRP Ledger, Ripple directly competes with SWIFT in cross-border payments. Since 2018, Ripple’s XRP Ledger has performed payment pre-validation functions similar to SWIFT, resulting in faster and more efficient transactions.

Stellar Lumens and IOTA are also making significant progress towards integrating with SWIFT and have formed strategic partnerships with financial institutions. As earlier reported by CNF, these projects advocate for compliance with the ISO 20022 regulation, which aims to enhance interoperability in global financial transactions. By harnessing blockchain technology, Ripple and Stellar bolster security measures and enhance transparency, effectively countering fraud and ensuring the integrity of transactions.

These blockchain initiatives are on the verge of transforming the landscape of global transactions by targeting untapped markets and enabling real-time settlement of international payments, especially in regions like the Middle East, South America, and Africa. Additionally, Ripple and Stellar are preparing their platforms for the future integration of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), positioning themselves as prominent players in the evolving realm of digital currencies.

Integrating with SWIFT opens up the potential for almost instantaneous cross-border transactions, eliminating the delays caused by intermediaries and complex settlement procedures. This development would be highly advantageous for individuals, businesses, and financial institutions, as it would reduce costs and greatly improve operational efficiency.

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The Transformative Power of Swift Integration

In research conducted by Swift regarding instant payments, most consumers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) anticipate transfers to arrive promptly. Still, only a smaller percentage expect them to be truly instantaneous. Specifically, 24% of consumers and 16% of SMEs are hopeful for immediate payment delivery.

When examining the data from consumers, it becomes apparent that 76% of them express contentment if a payment provider can deliver the payment to its intended destination within a few minutes or a longer timeframe. However, these expectations will shift as domestic market infrastructures transition towards instant payments, leading to higher expectations for faster and real-time payment settlements. Through swift integration, it will be able to transform the payments corridor, facilitating smooth and effortless transactions.

Stellar’s Remarkable Performance in the Market

In a wild ride, Stellar (XLM) has outperformed its competitors and achieved remarkable gains in both the daily and weekly charts. Over just seven days, the token surged by an impressive 44%, with the daily chart indicating an almost 9% increase, bringing its current trading price to $0.1419. Notably, Stellar (XLM) now holds the top position as the day’s highest gainer, driven by exciting developments within its ecosystem.

The recent success of Ripple (XRP) appears to have acted as a catalyst, propelling the price of Stellar (XLM) from $0.096 to $0.161 on July 13, resulting in an incredible 60% surge within a mere 24 hours.

Although there was a slight correction following the initial excitement, Stellar remains optimistic and steadfast, aiming to surpass $0.1 and reach an ambitious target of $0.2. Furthermore, Stellar shows no signs of slowing down as technical analysis indicators overwhelmingly signal a bullish sentiment, though some indicate bearish signals. The Fear & Greed Index, currently at 45.68 (indicating extreme fear), adds an intriguing layer to the overall picture.

In the last 30 days, Stellar has experienced a remarkable 78.71% increase, sparking optimistic expectations for the upcoming month. By the end of July, experts anticipate a staggering 116.19% surge, potentially driving the value of Stellar to around $0.31.

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