Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, and Ripple, the provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, have announced an expanded partnership to transform cross-border payments globally. Thunes has integrated blockchain and digital asset technologies to enhance its Direct Global Network. By leveraging Thunes’s proprietary Network with Ripple’s blockchain-powered payments solutions, the two companies are driving more efficient and accessible cross-border payments for financial institutions and businesses around the world. Ripple’s enterprise customers can withdraw funds more easily in new currencies and countries, further enhancing their global payment capabilities. Thunes ensures dependable real-time payouts in local currencies through its Direct Global Network and plays a key role in facilitating ‘last-mile’ delivery in regions with limited banking infrastructure. The partnership will enhance the reach and efficiency of its Network, providing businesses and end users with fast, secure, and accessible financial services. Thunes is also utilizing Ripple Payments to enhance its SmartX Treasury System.