Ripple gets Instant Deposits from US Banks, Sets Sights on Asian Remittances Market
Americans can now make instant deposits to Ripple from several US banks, according to a post published in the company's blog. This announcement was made on August 22, and indicated a recent partnership between SnapSwap and Knox Payments. SnapSwap Inc. is a Washington-based startup that develops gateway services for Ripple in the US and Europe. The company was founded in May 2012 by banker and entrepreneur Denis Kiselev, and co-founder and CTO Natalia Pavlova. "Now a business can put our button on their website, and when people go to pay, they can choose to pay with their bank. Our thesis....
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