Ripple invests in African fintech Flutterwave to expand stablecoin remittances

Ripple acquired an equity stake in African fintech Flutterwave, valuing it at $3.3 billion. Flutterwave will integrate Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin, Ripple Payments, and the XRP Ledger for cross-border transfers.

• Ripple's investment values Flutterwave at $3.3 billion, giving Ripple exposure to Africa's payments ecosystem
• Flutterwave operates in 35 African countries and will integrate RLUSD, Ripple Payments, and XRPL
• Sub-Saharan Africa crypto adoption climbed 52% over 12 months with $205B+ in onchain transactions
• Sending $200 via stablecoins costs as little as $0.50 vs $13-$17 through traditional remittance channels
• Follows Ripple's October 2025 partnership with South Africa's Absa Bank for digital asset custody

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