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<p><strong>Colombia&#8217;s Banco de la República is going to be the next Ripple customer to utilize its CBDC Platform.</strong></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="partnership-with-colombia">Partnership with Colombia</h2>
<p>Ripple, a leader in blockchain and crypto solutions, has <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230615564041/en/%C2%A0Ripple-and-Peersyst-Partner-with-Colombia%E2%80%99s-Banco-de-la-Rep%C3%BAblica-in-Advancing-the-Implementation-and-Utilization-of-Blockchain-Technology" target="_blank" rel="noopener">partnered</a> with Colombia&#8217;s Banco de la República, the country&#8217;s Central Bank, to explore the possibilities of blockchain technology. The collaboration aims to enhance Colombia&#8217;s high-value payment system using Ripple&#8217;s CBDC <a href="https://walletinvestor.com/magazinadmin/ripple-launched-a-platform-to-create-cbdcs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Platform based on the XRP Ledger</a>. The project is part of the Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies (MinTIC)&#8217;s third phase of blockchain experimentation.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ripple and <a href="https://twitter.com/Peersyst?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Peersyst</a> are partnering with Colombia’s <a href="https://twitter.com/BancoRepublica?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BancoRepublica</a> in conjunction with <a href="https://twitter.com/Ministerio_TIC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ministerio_TIC</a> to pilot use cases that will enhance Colombia’s high-value payment system.🇨🇴</p>
<p>Learn more about the partnership: <a href="https://t.co/X9jyJ3pvDa">https://t.co/X9jyJ3pvDa</a></p>
<p>— Ripple (@Ripple) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ripple/status/1669317477971505152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="piloting-blockchain-technology-for-high-value-payments">Piloting Blockchain Technology for High-Value Payments</h2>
<p>The Central Bank, in coordination with MinTIC, will conduct a pilot program to improve Colombia&#8217;s high-value payment system using Ripple&#8217;s CBDC Platform. This energy-efficient and open-source blockchain solution will be tested in a controlled environment without compromising public resources. The project, guided by the Directorate of Digital Government at MinTIC, will continue until the end of 2023.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="revolutionizing-payment-systems-and-data-management">Revolutionizing Payment Systems and Data Management</h2>
<p>The third phase of MinTIC&#8217;s blockchain experimentation aims to educate national and territorial public entities on the transformative capabilities of blockchain technology. By conducting interactive and collaborative real-world application experiments, the project will showcase blockchain&#8217;s unparalleled speed, scalability, and transparency. Ripple&#8217;s CBDC Platform, designed as an end-to-end solution for central banks, will be utilized to explore the potential benefits in a controlled setting.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="significance-of-the-partnership">Significance of the Partnership</h2>
<p>Minister Mauricio Lizcano, ICT Minister, emphasizes the evaluation of potential efficiencies through blockchain technology. The safe and efficient improvement and complementation of processes in entities can be achieved through the development of a blockchain solution. This collaboration between Banco de la República and MinTIC demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to unlock new operational possibilities in the digital era.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Excited to share the next step of our journey: <a href="https://twitter.com/Ripple?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ripple</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Peersyst?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Peersyst</a> Partner with Colombia’s Banco de la República in Advancing the Implementation and Utilization of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Blockchain?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Blockchain</a> Technology. The pilot program will evaluate high value payments use cases using Ripple’s CBDC…</p>
<p>— Antony Welfare (@AntonyWelfare) <a href="https://twitter.com/AntonyWelfare/status/1669314872444702722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="transformative-advancements-in-the-public-sector">Transformative Advancements in the Public Sector</h2>
<p>James Wallis, VP of Central Bank Engagements and CBDCs at Ripple, highlights the transformative advancements that can be achieved by leveraging Ripple&#8217;s CBDC Platform based on the XRP Ledger. The project paves the way for innovation and efficiency in the public sector, empowering public entities to harness the full potential of secure and transparent transactions.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="peersyst-technology-8217-s-role">Peersyst Technology&#8217;s Role</h2>
<p>Peersyst Technology, a technology firm specializing in blockchain implementation, is a partner in this collaboration. CEO Ferran Prat acknowledges Ripple&#8217;s leadership and expertise in the industry, making them an ideal ally for applying the potential of Ripple&#8217;s large-value payment system technology at Banco de la República.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We are excited to announce that <a href="https://twitter.com/Peersyst?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Peersyst</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Ripple?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ripple</a> will start working with the 🏦 Central Bank of Colombia <a href="https://twitter.com/BancoRepublica?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BancoRepublica</a> 🇨🇴 through our partnership with <a href="https://twitter.com/Ministerio_TIC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ministerio_TIC</a> ✅</p>
<p>👉The objective: Evaluate potential efficiencies of a solution using the Ripple <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBDC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CBDC</a> Platform based… <a href="https://t.co/OmGyLbBdGO">pic.twitter.com/OmGyLbBdGO</a></p>
<p>— Peersyst Technology (@Peersyst) <a href="https://twitter.com/Peersyst/status/1669314979420413952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 15, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>
<p>The collaboration between Ripple, Peersyst Technology, and Banco de la República marks a significant milestone in advancing blockchain technology. By piloting Ripple&#8217;s CBDC Platform based on the XRP Ledger, the partners aim to revolutionize Colombia&#8217;s high-value payment system. Through education and experimentation, this project showcases the potential of blockchain in improving processes, driving innovation, and enhancing efficiency in the public sector. The controlled environment ensures the security and optimal utilization of public resources. This partnership sets the stage for future blockchain innovations in Colombia and beyond.</p>

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