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The Swiss AMINA Bank has just accomplished something significant — it is the first regulated bank in all of Europe to officially connect to the Ripple payment network!
What does this mean? The wall between traditional banking systems and blockchain settlements has been breached. Under the strict supervision of FINMA, customers can now utilize this compliant channel for efficient cross-border transfers of fiat currency and stablecoins. Myles Harrison, the Chief Product Officer of AMINA, puts it bluntly: the outdated correspondent banking network can no longer meet today's demands; the technology from Ripple is here to break the deadlock and smooth out friction.
Looking at Ripple (XRP) and its recent trends, the market reacted immediately to this news. The price suddenly surged during a period of dreary consolidation, and trading volume noticeably increased. This is not just a short-term positive — it validates a key trend: the mainstream financial system's demand for compliant blockchain applications has swiftly moved from discussion to implementation.
Europe has always been a testing ground for compliant innovation. AMINA's move may very well ignite a chain reaction. Will other European banks that have been on the sidelines quickly follow suit? When the speed of cross-border payments changes from days to seconds, and costs are significantly reduced, no one wants to fall behind.
The real breakthrough of this news lies in the fact that it is no longer a matter of “the imagination of blockchain,” but rather “the choice of banks.” Infrastructure is quietly changing, and the next time you make an international transfer, the flows behind it may very well bear the traces of blockchain.
When the times turn, the sound is very small, but the movement is significant. What AMINA and Ripple are unveiling may just be a glimpse of the future financial landscape.