Global payments provider Thunes has announced the expansion of its real-time payment capabilities into the United States through direct connectivity with a Tier 1 financial institution. The development strengthens the company’s ability to support USD payouts across major domestic payment rails and expands its reach within one of the world’s largest financial markets. Crypto researcher SMQKE highlighted the announcement in a recent post, arguing that the move could have implications for Ripple and XRP , using a strategic partnership between the two companies. The announcement marks a significant expansion of Thunes’ existing payment infrastructure, increasing its ability to facilitate faster and more efficient cross-border transactions into one of the world’s largest financial markets. JUST IN: RIPPLE PARTNER THUNES ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF REAL TIME PAYMENTS IN THE US WITH TIER 1 BANK CONNECTIVITY Today, global payments provider Thunes announced the expansion of its real time payment service into the United States. This expansion became possible through a… pic.twitter.com/ZHNlp1pK20 — SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) June 3, 2026 Direct Tier 1 Banking Connectivity Takes Center Stage A central point in SMQKE’s analysis is Thunes’ direct connection to a Tier 1 financial institution in the United States. The company stated that this connectivity enables native support for USD payouts while providing access to institutional-grade payment rails. According to details shared by Thunes, the direct banking relationship helps reduce payment latency, lower transaction costs, and minimize the risk of payment failures that can occur when multiple intermediaries are involved. The company also noted that businesses and consumers can access these services through a single API, streamlining cross-border payment operations. SMQKE emphasized that Ripple maintains a strategic partnership with Thunes, making the development particularly relevant to the XRP ecosystem . In his view, direct access to Tier 1 banking infrastructure could create another pathway for XRP to be utilized within large-scale payment networks. Licensing Strength and Global Reach Another aspect highlighted by SMQKE involves Thunes’ regulatory position within the United States. The company disclosed that it holds Money Transmitter Licenses across all 50 U.S. states and territories, enabling it to establish direct institutional-grade connections to local clearing systems. SMQKE pointed out that this mirrors a key element of Ripple’s regulatory approach, noting that both companies possess licenses that support direct engagement with payment infrastructure rather than relying solely on third-party intermediaries. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 The researcher further stressed the scale of Thunes’ network. According to the company, its Direct Global Network spans more than 140 countries and supports over 90 currencies. The network also reaches billions of mobile wallets, stablecoin wallets, and bank account endpoints worldwide. XRP Utility Narrative Gains Another Data Point For SMQKE, the significance of the announcement extends beyond Thunes itself. He argued that the partnership between Ripple and Thunes provides XRP with exposure to a large and rapidly expanding global payment network. By combining direct U.S. payment connectivity, broad regulatory coverage, and international reach, SMQKE views the latest expansion as another documented example of infrastructure being built around institutions that could support greater adoption of blockchain-based payment solutions. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post This Ripple Partnership Is a Major Step to Scale XRP Globally appeared first on Times Tabloid .
